Care Coordinator

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago partners with mission-driven people and organizations across Cook and Lake counties to witness a message of mercy and hope to a world in need by improving lives and nourishing spirits; strengthening and empowering people, families, and communities; and committing to being present to our times through the eyes of faith.

The Care Coordinator conducts timely assessments, creates and manages care plans, coordinates resources, maintains accurate documentation, and supports elderly clients through comprehensive case management and ongoing collaboration.

• Engage and assess the complex needs of elderly, frail and clients in community settings. Gather information, develop care plans and connect clients to other resources and supports.
• Conduct assessments for new and existing program participants within established timelines. Provide complex case management services. Develop advanced, well written and effective care plans that appropriately match the needs of the client. Maintain care plans and client confidentiality.
• Make appropriate referrals, monitor client services, document services provided within established timelines. Maintain up-to-date client files and databases. Attend required meetings and trainings. Maintain mandatory certification. Required to travel independently throughout assigned communities to complete position duties.
• Work with internal stakeholders as needed.
• Engage in ongoing learning, training, and skill development, seeking and applying feedback to continuously improve performance and contribute to team and organizational success.

• Kneel and move from sitting, bending, kneeling, or standing multiple times a day
• Climb up and down up to 3 flights of stairs at a time
• Lift, push, and pull up to 25 lbs

• Background check
• DMV check

• Driver's license
• Automobile insurance

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in a related field of study 3-5 years relevant experience
• Preferred Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in a related field of study 5+ years relevant experience

• Minimum IDOA Certification upon hire