Intervention Specialist (Merrionette Park)

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 163,000 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 Intervention Specialistto join our Mobile Crisis Response (MCR) Team in Merrionette Park ! $2,500 sign on bonusfor first time employees - ($500 within 1st or 2nd Paycheck; $1000 after 6 months of employment; $1,000 after completing 1 year).SALARY: Compensation is commensurate with years of related experience, position requirements, and candidate qualifications. The average salary for the position is $50,000.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Gathers and processes personal client information to make eligibility determination, assessments, and referrals.Uses clinical judgement to assess potential harm or risk and makes recommendations to Supervisor about the safety plan ensuring safety for the client and staff while in the community.Assesses and evaluates client situation and engages with collaterals to obtain and analyze information necessary to make recommendations for level of care and service needs; when necessary acts in the client's best interest by engaging the courts, law enforcement, or other entities.Utilizes a variety of clinical modalities to develop an effective working relationship with clients, families, and collaterals to create and implement a plan that will reduce or eliminate the risk; refers clients to required services, advocates for their needs, and provides supportive counseling.Remains in compliance with required reports, assessments, and paperwork.Provides after-hours coverage for cases that require immediate response.Reassesses and monitors planned services to determine if clients' needs are adequately met, whether clients' circumstances have changed, and whether services are consistent with current need.Utilizes knowledge of resources and helps clients to effectively utilize them.Works with community groups around unmet and special needs by providing outreach and education.Participates in and seeks out trainings and educational opportunities to maintain required training and/or certification.Organizes time, manages job responsibilities independently to maximize service given to clients, and works within the program's reporting, and billing requirements.Other duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field from an accredited college or university required.Two (2) years of related high risk case management, and or crisis intervention experience, required.Demonstrated knowledge or experience in Mental Health including knowledge of DSMV diagnostics.Demonstrated ability to work in a community based high-risk environment with diverse populations.Valid driver's license, vehicle, and auto insurance required for home-based services.Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).Bilingual (English/Spanish), preferred.Strong interpersonal, written, and communication skillsExcellent administrative and organizational skillsStrong organizational skills and the ability to set priorities, organize time efficiently, and handle multiple demands.Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups of diverse ethnic and socio-economic backgroundsMetropolitan Family Services offers a very generous benefits packet to our professionals: Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medical Coverage: HMO, Traditional PPO, or PPO w/ HSA contributions.Dental and Vision Insurance Options12 paid HolidaysPaid Time Off (PTO)Bereavement PayParental LeavePet Insurance401K PlanTraining and Professional Development Plan with E- LearningWellness Initiative ProgramEmployee Assistance NetworkEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)