Case Manager

Job overview

The Case Manager role is onsite in Chicago, IL, with compensation of $53,000–$55,000 per year. EZRA’s Multi Service Center provides emergency services to Chicago’s Edgewater, Uptown, and Lakeview communities. The Jewish United Fund describes its work as providing essential services to Chicagoans and people around the world. The case manager supports clients facing crises by connecting them with financial assistance, benefits, and community resources. Through assessments, advocacy, budgeting support, workshops, and coordination with other departments, the role helps clients work toward stability and self-sufficiency.

What you'll do

• Conduct client screenings, intakes, and assessments
• provide crisis intervention and advocacy related to housing instability and public benefits
• connect clients with eligible benefits and resources
• assist with personal budgeting
• facilitate budgeting and other client-centered workshops
• enter timely case notes
• track program attendance
• uphold confidentiality and ethical standards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

case manager

social services

crisis intervention

benefits advocacy

financial assistance

budgeting workshops

chicago il

jewish united fund

$53k–$55k/year

associate's degree

3–5 years' experience

in-person schedule

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) match
• professional training
• tuition reimbursement
• paid family leave
• paid time off, sick days, and holidays.

Why this role

Associate’s degree and 3–5 years of social-service experience required; bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required. In-person schedule is Monday–Thursday 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. and Friday 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

About the employer

Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chgo is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Grantmaking and Giving Services. Sector: 81.