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Metropolitan Family Services

Outreach Specialist

Metropolitan Family Services, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Overview

Metropolitan Family Services (MFS) is an Illinois-based, comprehensive human services agency that empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Meticulously rooted in community, MFS serves Chicago, Evanston/Skokie, the southwest suburbs, and DuPage County. The North Center location is at 3249 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60634, USA. 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. We are currently looking to fill a

Outreach Specialist

role at our

North Center

location. SALARY:

The average starting salary for this position will fall within the range of

$41,000

to

$45,000

annually. Where candidates fall in this range will be based on skill and experience level.

Responsibilities

Provide ongoing outreach and engagement.

Door to door canvassing, dissemination of materials, participate in community events, meetings and other related activities.

Work within contract, grant, and program requirements including meeting timelines and reporting requirements.

Takes increasing responsibility for own professional development, utilizing supervision and other developmental opportunities within and outside the agency to enhance skills and understanding.

Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to maintain assigned community relationships.

Demonstrates ability to render adequate service to clients and community partners and to organize and manage job efficiently.

Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups.

Strong interpersonal and time management skills.

Some experience facilitating workshops and trainings preferred.

Qualifications

High School Diploma

required .

2+ years of case management experience

required .

Bilingual in Spanish & English,

preferred, not required .

Flexible hours, including some coverage on evenings and weekends and may include holidays

required .

40-hour domestic violence training,

preferred .

Additional Requirements

Satisfactorily pass all relevant screenings and criminal background checks.

Transportation/Travel Requirements

Travel between sites not 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!

Benefits highlights

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 with a 4% employer match, vested at 100% on day one of eligibility.

Some of the above benefits are available for part-time and temporary workers; inquire upon hire which benefits apply to you. For the full suite of benefits, click here to see more.

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.

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