Metropolitan Family Services empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857, Metropolitan Family Services (MFS) 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 Site Supervisor to join our Team! 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

• Adhere to compliance with funding requirements through routine revision and updates to systems, policies and procedures. This includes but is not limited to monthly reporting, budgetary fulfillment's and facility maintenance.

• Responsible for monitoring and maintaining systems related to revision/update of policies and procedures, follow-up on non-compliance areas.

• Provide direct service to parents and caregivers to strengthen relationships as well as contribute to the well being of the infants, toddlers and preschoolers enrolled in the program.

• Responsible for active participation with community partners and stakeholders as it relates to developing relationships and supporting the needs of parents as advocates for children.

• Responsible for working in collaboration with other agency groups or programs to meet the needs of clients and to expand services. As well as working with other MFS Site Supervisors to develop and achieve program goals.

• Responsible for providing direct service to parents as needed about concerns relating to parenting, policies, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from an accredited college or university required or

• Advanced degree in a related field with at least 21 hours in Child Development 
• Either a Gateways to Opportunity Level I Director's or 3 credits in administration, leadership, or management.

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 50 pounds.

 SALARY:

• Compensation is commensurate with years of related experience, position requirements, and candidate qualifications. The average salary for the position is $62,000.

We are currently offering a $2500 sign on bonus for the Site Supervisor role.

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)
• 401K Plan
• Training and Professional Development Plan with E- Learning
• Wellness Initiative Program
• Employee Assistance Network