Residential Monitor (Rogers Park)

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 a part-time Hourly Residential Monitor to join our Supervised Residential Team! Within our Rogers Park location. 

SALARY: The hourly salary for the position is $16.80. Compensation is commensurate with years of related experience, position requirements, and candidate qualifications.  

We are seeking a Residential Monitor for our temporary Rogers Park program. Must have flexible availability for shifts 7AM- 3PM, 3PM-11PM, and 11PM-7AM on Saturdays and Sundays, but also have some availability for the weekdays and holidays on an as-needed basis. Must be available to work at least three shifts per month. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

• 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. 

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.  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES: 

• 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 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:  

• Satisfactorily pass all relevant screening and criminal background checks.

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:  

• Driving for work required with transportation of clients preferred in a personally owned vehicle​. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  

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  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:  

• Medical Coverage, Dental Coverage, and 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.