Intervention Specialist – Adult Protective Services

Job overview

The part-time Intervention Specialist role is onsite in Skokie, IL, with compensation not specified in the structured pay fields; the posting states an average starting range of $50,000–$55,000, or $25.64–$28.21 per hour. The role supports Metropolitan Family Services’ Adult Protective Services team and its work empowering families and communities. The specialist assesses client needs and safety risks, coordinates referrals and services, and advocates for adults who may be at risk, while monitoring whether planned supports continue to meet their needs.

What you'll do

• Gather and process client information for eligibility determinations, assessments, and referrals
• assess potential harm or risk and recommend safety plans
• engage collaterals to evaluate client situations and service needs
• develop and implement plans to reduce or eliminate risk
• refer clients to services, advocate, and provide supportive counseling
• complete reports and paperwork
• provide after-hours coverage for cases requiring immediate response
• reassess and monitor services
• connect clients with resources
• conduct community outreach and education
• participate in training.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

intervention specialist

adult protective services

crisis intervention

safety planning

client advocacy

skokie il

metropolitan family services

part-time

after-hours case coverage

bachelor's degree required

spanish preferred

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• employer HSA contributions
• Teladoc general medicine and behavioral health services
• 401(k) with 4% employer match, vested at 100% on first day of eligibility.

Why this role

Part-time position primarily serving the Illinois Department on Aging Area 12 Chicago northside subarea 1–4, with possible coverage of other service areas; driving for work in a personally owned, licensed, and insured vehicle is required; bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or related human services field and 2+ years of relevant experience required; Spanish bilingual ability preferred.

About the employer

Metropolitan Family Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.