Residential Monitor (Rogers Park)

Metropolitan Family Services • Merrionette Park, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Metropolitan Family Services is seeking a part-time Hourly Residential Monitor to join their Supervised Residential Team at their Rogers Park location. This role is crucial for empowering families to learn, earn, heal, and thrive by providing support and advocacy. The organization has a long history, dating back to 1857, and focuses on community and positive impact.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent, required.
• Three (3) years of related work experience, required.
• Must be available to work at least three shifts per month, required.
• Must have flexible availability for shifts 7am- 3pm, 3pm-11pm and 11pm-7am on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays on an as-needed basis.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well with individuals with significant mental health needs.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups.
• Must have a valid IL driver's license and vehicle insurance.
• Must be willing to drive clients in personal vehicle to appointments or grocery store as needed.
• Satisfactorily pass all relevant screening and criminal background checks.

Responsibilities

• Reports building maintenance service needs to landlords and/or real estate agencies.
• Makes quarterly apartment inspections.
• Schedules annual inspections with the Fire Department.
• Assists clients with meal planning and preparation, housekeeping, and personal grooming.
• Provides supervision in arts and crafts, cooking, music, hygiene, life skills and other community support groups.
• Engages clients in social activities, and serves as an escort on field trips as needed.
• Documents client incidents and reports client issues and concerns to supervisor.
• Is on-call as needed for emergency situations, as well as provides coverage for other Residential Monitors as needed due to sick leave and vacations.
• May be required to do heavy lifting and other physical activities to assist clients.
• Provides Residential Monitor training for new staff.
• Works effectively with diverse staff and service population.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• HSA accounts with employer contributions
• FREE General Medicine and Behavioral Health Teladoc services
• 401K plan services with a 4% employer match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED