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. Metropolitan is Illinois’ first comprehensive human services agency and reaches more than 93,000 individuals and families in Chicago, Evanston/Skokie, the southwest suburbs and DuPage County with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness and empowerment.

We are now hiring for a full-time Social Worker to join our Southeast Team!

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

• Performs comprehensive, in-depth assessments for a variety of program services.  Performs intake as assigned.
• Provides a full range of case management, counseling, advocacy, educational, and related services.
• Identifies and utilizes agency and community resources. 
• Assesses community conditions affecting clients to identify resource gaps and problems. 
• Joins or develops groups and coalitions to address community needs. 
• Recommends financial assistance for clients. 
• Provides group services as indicated by program need. 
• May be responsible for meeting contractual requirements such as 24-hour coverage. 
• Represents and interprets programs of agency in community. 
• May serve on regional or agency-wide committees. 
• May perform a variety of administrative tasks including student supervision. 
• Meets agency expectation for quantity of direct service. 
• Complies with agency record-keeping expectations. 
• Works effectively with diverse staff and service population.