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 full-time Data Integrity Specialist with the Rapid Rehousing Program to join our Calumet Team!
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Review all general information, goals, goal descriptions, signatures and goal completion (as appropriate) are completed appropriately and legibly on program forms; ensure intake and case notes are completed and entered into Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) in a timely manner.
• Ensure the provision of quality services.
• Enter goals and contact notes into HMIS.
• Compile a spreadsheet to document all data entered into HMIS.
• Participate in monthly rent approval meetings, ensuring appropriate documentations are attached to rent request.
• Responds to emergency and crisis situations with residents and/or staff.
• Act as a liaison between the Family Coach and Landlord for any apartment concerns and lease renewals.
• Good customer service skills.
• Filing of documentation.
• Works 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 by supervisor.
• Works effectively with diverse staff and service populations

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required .
• Some experience in related field.
• Some computer experience required .
• Demonstrated ability to provide customer service, administrative, and data entry.
• Ability to work well with clients and staff.
• Transportation required to visit and transport clients to facilitate housing transition..
• Organized and able to multi-task.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• MFS staff are required to provide proof of vaccination or have an approved Medical exemption prior to starting employment. If an approved Medical is obtained, weekly testing may be 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.
• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

SALARY:

• Compensation is commensurate with years of related experience, position requirements, and candidate qualifications. The average salary for the position is $45,088

Metropolitan 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 Options
• 12 paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Parental Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• 401K Plan
• Training and Professional Development Plan with E- Learning
• Wellness Initiative Program
• Employee Assistance Network

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)