Intern, Adult Protective Services Program

Job overview

The Intern, Adult Protective Services Program role is onsite in Chicago, IL, and part-time for the Fall 2026 semester; compensation is not specified. Metropolitan Family Services empowers families and serves communities through human services programs, including the Midway Adult Protective Services team. The intern supports intake or case management work according to their bachelor’s- or master’s-level placement, helping clients connect with services and resources. The role contributes to client support, advocacy, and community outreach while developing professional skills under supervision.

What you'll do

• For bachelor’s-level intake work, provide welcoming intake and referral services, gather information, connect clients with resources, triage and de-escalate crises, and file reports concerning abuse, neglect, exploitation, abandonment, or self-neglect. For master’s-level case management work, learn and support assessments, service plans, advocacy, case management, supportive counseling, resource use, and program reporting
• participate in rotating APS intake and after-hours lines and community outreach.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

adult protective services intern

chicago il

metropolitan family services

midway aps

part-time

fall 2026

intake and referrals

case management

community outreach

social work students

afterhours line rotation

community-based

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Open to students currently enrolled in an accredited bachelor’s- or master’s-level social work or related program. Master’s-level duties include rotating APS Intake Line and Afterhours Line coverage. Community-based caseload requires mobility; personal vehicle is not required.

About the employer

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