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Company Name : Metropolitan Family Services
Location : Chicago, IL 60629
Position : Program Aide

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Description

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 136,000 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 Program Aide to join our Midway Children’s Center Team!
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Establishes positive relationships with children and other staff in his/her assigned classroom.
Helps carry out daily program by assisting Teacher and Teacher Assistant as needed, including interactive supervision of children during indoor and outdoor activities.
Helps teacher and teacher assistant guide children in achieving individual goals and assess children’s individual strengths and needs.
Assists in maintaining a safe and clean environment at all times.
Provides food preparation and food storage using approved sanitation methods.
Provides delivery of food to tables.
Provides clean up and storage of serving area and food service equipment using approved sanitation methods.
Attends all meetings, training, and pre-service.
Meets all timelines and reporting requirements.
Ensures that the usage of agency technology, equipment and time are utilized for agency business.
Ability to carry out some physical duties, such as lifting and carrying.
Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Bilingual English/Spanish highly preferred.
Ability to work collaboratively with school personnel, agency staff, parents and community partners.
Sensitivity to and respect for the needs of children and families, including those with disabilities.
Employment with MFS requires proof of vaccination or an approved Medical exemption, required.
Experience working with children or youth in educational, activity or social service programs.
Must receive First Aid & CPR Certification within the first 3 months of employment.
Ability to carry out some physical activities such as lifting and carrying.
Ability to effectively work with diverse individuals and groups.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Working knowledge of computers.

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 is required.

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
11 paid Holidays
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401K Plan
Training and Professional Development Plan with E- Learning
Wellness Initiative Program
Employee Assistance Network

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Analytical Skills

Intermediate

Bilingual Spanish

Advanced

Interpersonal Skills

Intermediate

Organizational Skills

Intermediate

Verbal and Written Communication

Intermediate

Education

Required

High School or better.

Experience

Preferred

Experience working with children or youth in educational, activity or social service programs.

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

CPR

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)

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