Residential Monitor (Hourly) - Metropolitan Family Services : Job Details

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 117,000 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 part-time Hourly Residential Monitor to join our CILA Team! SALARY: Compensation is commensurate with years of related experience, position requirements, and candidate qualifications. The hourly salary for the position is $16.80.Seeking a Residential Monitor for our Palos Hills CILA and South Chicago CILA programs. Must have flexible availability for shifts 3PM-11PM and 11PM-7AM on Saturdays, but also have some availability for Sundays 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 related work experience required.
• Must have flexible availability for shifts 3pm-11pm and 11pm-7am on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays on an as-needed basis.
• Must be available to work at least three shifts per month
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well with physically and/or mentally disabled individuals.
• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The 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)