Metropolitan Family Services
If asked to describe the culture at Metropolitan Family Services, we could do that in one word.
COMMUNITY!
Reflected in both our internal culture as well as through the services we provide, community is at the heart of all we do.
Metropolitan Family Services
empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857, Metropolitan Family Services has been the engine of change that empowers families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities. Are you looking to have an impact on more than just a company’s bottom line? Then we’d love to hear from you!
We are now hiring for full-time
Workforce Specialist
to join our
Midway (Jones Center)
office.
SALARY:
The average starting salary for this position will fall in the range of
$49,250 and $54,000
annually. Where candidates fall in this range will be based on skill and experience level. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Ensure compliance with agency and programmatic standards to meet client needs. Maintain and submit to Workforce Development Director, placement reports, employer partnership agreements, success stories, calendars/flyers of upcoming events, employment/employer leads, and other required information. Coordinates employment partner recruitment with Job Developers agency wide. Coordinate workforce services trainings including scheduling, workshop curriculum, facilitators, and external vendors for training. Works collaboratively with other program staff to carry out program goals. Develop and foster professional relationships with employers, placement agencies, and temporary agencies to ensure consistent contact for job leads within the community based on assessed needs of clients. Make presentations to businesses within the Chicagoland area to promote Workforce Services programs and to develop new employment opportunities for Job Seekers. Design and develop employment service marketing program. Make presentations to business within the community to promote employment services program and develop new jobs for consumers. Perform situational assessments and vocational explorations. Observe and document consumers vocational assets and limitation, ability to engage in competitive employment, need for and ability to benefit from supported employment, including natural supports. Facilitate Job Clubs with guest speakers and employers about various life skills, career development, job related topics, income supports, job leads, etc. Assist clients in obtaining permanent, unsubsidized jobs in high-demand industries. Provide work support and referrals. Handles emergency and crisis situations with residents. Works within contract, grant, and program requirements including meeting timelines and reporting requirements. Utilizes a team approach and works with other program staff in the planning and implementation of services. Other duties as assigned by supervisor. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Take increasing responsibility for own professional development, utilizing supervision and other developmental opportunities within and outside the agency to enhance skills and understanding. Work effectively with diverse staff and service populations. Highly organized. Knowledge of Excel to track economic self-sufficiency data. QUALIFICATIONS:
Highschool diploma with 7+ years of experience in employer outreach, sales, marketing or related field
required. Bachelor’s degree in human services, Business Administration, or a related field with 5+ years of training or demonstrated experience in a related area
preferred. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Satisfactorily pass all screenings and criminal background checks. TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
Driving for work required with a personally owned vehicle. Travel between sites required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and stand for sustained periods of time, frequently talk, hear, use hands and fingers to feel, handle, and operate objects or controls, and occasionally stand, bend, stretch, stoop, kneel and crouch. The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, and viewing a computer terminal. Metropolitan Family Services puts our people first with a top-of-the-line benefits package. Find out more by clicking
here
!
Some highlights include:
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medical Coverage, Guardian Dental Coverage, and VSP Vision Coverage. Metropolitan Family Services contributions of $2,000 to individual, and $4,000 to family, HSA accounts, pro-rated to your benefits start date. FREE General Medicine and Behavioral Health Teladoc services provided to all team members. Ascensus 401K plan services with a 4% employer match, vested at 100% on day one of eligibility. And so much more! Make sure you click here to see the full suite of benefits offered!
Some of the above benefits are available for part-time and temporary workers, but not all. Be sure to inquire upon your hire as to which benefits apply to you.
MORE ABOUT US:
Metropolitan is Illinois' first comprehensive human services agency and reaches more than 122,970 individuals and families in Chicago, Evanston/Skokie, the southwest suburbs, and DuPage County with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness, and empowerment.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
COMMUNITY!
Reflected in both our internal culture as well as through the services we provide, community is at the heart of all we do.
Metropolitan Family Services
empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857, Metropolitan Family Services has been the engine of change that empowers families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities. Are you looking to have an impact on more than just a company’s bottom line? Then we’d love to hear from you!
We are now hiring for full-time
Workforce Specialist
to join our
Midway (Jones Center)
office.
SALARY:
The average starting salary for this position will fall in the range of
$49,250 and $54,000
annually. Where candidates fall in this range will be based on skill and experience level. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Ensure compliance with agency and programmatic standards to meet client needs. Maintain and submit to Workforce Development Director, placement reports, employer partnership agreements, success stories, calendars/flyers of upcoming events, employment/employer leads, and other required information. Coordinates employment partner recruitment with Job Developers agency wide. Coordinate workforce services trainings including scheduling, workshop curriculum, facilitators, and external vendors for training. Works collaboratively with other program staff to carry out program goals. Develop and foster professional relationships with employers, placement agencies, and temporary agencies to ensure consistent contact for job leads within the community based on assessed needs of clients. Make presentations to businesses within the Chicagoland area to promote Workforce Services programs and to develop new employment opportunities for Job Seekers. Design and develop employment service marketing program. Make presentations to business within the community to promote employment services program and develop new jobs for consumers. Perform situational assessments and vocational explorations. Observe and document consumers vocational assets and limitation, ability to engage in competitive employment, need for and ability to benefit from supported employment, including natural supports. Facilitate Job Clubs with guest speakers and employers about various life skills, career development, job related topics, income supports, job leads, etc. Assist clients in obtaining permanent, unsubsidized jobs in high-demand industries. Provide work support and referrals. Handles emergency and crisis situations with residents. Works within contract, grant, and program requirements including meeting timelines and reporting requirements. Utilizes a team approach and works with other program staff in the planning and implementation of services. Other duties as assigned by supervisor. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Take increasing responsibility for own professional development, utilizing supervision and other developmental opportunities within and outside the agency to enhance skills and understanding. Work effectively with diverse staff and service populations. Highly organized. Knowledge of Excel to track economic self-sufficiency data. QUALIFICATIONS:
Highschool diploma with 7+ years of experience in employer outreach, sales, marketing or related field
required. Bachelor’s degree in human services, Business Administration, or a related field with 5+ years of training or demonstrated experience in a related area
preferred. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Satisfactorily pass all screenings and criminal background checks. TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
Driving for work required with a personally owned vehicle. Travel between sites required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and stand for sustained periods of time, frequently talk, hear, use hands and fingers to feel, handle, and operate objects or controls, and occasionally stand, bend, stretch, stoop, kneel and crouch. The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, and viewing a computer terminal. Metropolitan Family Services puts our people first with a top-of-the-line benefits package. Find out more by clicking
here
!
Some highlights include:
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medical Coverage, Guardian Dental Coverage, and VSP Vision Coverage. Metropolitan Family Services contributions of $2,000 to individual, and $4,000 to family, HSA accounts, pro-rated to your benefits start date. FREE General Medicine and Behavioral Health Teladoc services provided to all team members. Ascensus 401K plan services with a 4% employer match, vested at 100% on day one of eligibility. And so much more! Make sure you click here to see the full suite of benefits offered!
Some of the above benefits are available for part-time and temporary workers, but not all. Be sure to inquire upon your hire as to which benefits apply to you.
MORE ABOUT US:
Metropolitan is Illinois' first comprehensive human services agency and reaches more than 122,970 individuals and families in Chicago, Evanston/Skokie, the southwest suburbs, and DuPage County with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness, and empowerment.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.