Memory Support Coordinator

About the Organization

A nonprofit and accredited organization, Chicago Methodist Senior Services (CMSS) offers the most extensive senior services network on Chicago's north side. CMSS has been providing over a century of leadership and strength in Senior Services.

CMSS sets a high standard of care and is one of Chicago's oldest and strongest nonprofit organizations dedicated to serving older adults. Incorporated in 1898, the CMSS continuum now includes rehabilitative and subacute care, skilled memory support, memory support assisted living, supportive living, computer services and low-income housing services for seniors.

We seek to support and enhance the quality of life for older adults by empowering them to live with dignity and respect. Our years of service to Chicagoland seniors are a testament to our care and commitment to innovation and quality.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary $20.00 per hour - Split shift (3 hours in the morning, 3 hours in the afternoon)

CMSS offers the following benefits to our amazing employees:

• Competitive Pay
• Sick and vacation pay
• 403(b) and Roth retirement plans

Chicago Methodist Senior Service (CMSS) is a non-profit, non-sectaruan organization providing an array of programs and services to older adults across Chicagoland.

The primary purpose of your position is to provide safe, timely, and courteous transportation for adult day program members to and from the center, while ensuring passenger comfort, assisting with mobility needs, and supporting overall participant safety and well-being in compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.

• Provide transportation of ADS members to and from the program and for approved activities, consistent with Community Care Program expectations that transportation is a component of ADS services.
• Operate vehicles in full compliance with:
• llinois Vehicle Code [625 ILCS 5]
• All applicable traffic and safety laws
• Assist participants with:
• Boarding and exiting vehicles safely
• Proper use of seat belts, lifts, and mobility devices
• Ensure participant safety, dignity, and supervision during transport, consistent with ADS program expectations to support participant well‑being and functioning.
• Safety and Monitoring Requirements
• Conduct routine pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure safe vehicle operation.
• Immediately report accidents, traffic violations, changes in driver’s license status
• Maintain compliance with program procedures supporting participant safety and community integration, as required of ADS providers.
• Maintain appropriate supervision of ADS members at all times while in transit.
• Observe and report any changes in ADS condition or behavior to program staff.
• Support ADS members’ rights to dignity, respect, and safe community‑based services, consistent with IDOA program standards.
• Comply with all applicable provisions of the Illinois Vehicle Code [625 ILCS 5], including but not limited to driver licensing requirements, vehicle operation laws, and passenger safety regulations, as required under 89 Ill. Adm. Code 240.1560.
• Performs similar and other duties as assigned.

Post Internal Days 0

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time

Location West Suburban Senior Services

Number of Openings 1

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS and EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Possess and maintain a valid Illinois driver’s license appropriate to the size and type of vehicle operated, including any required endorsements, in accordance with the Illinois Vehicle Code [625 ILCS 5].
• Current certification in CPR and First Aid.

This position is currently accepting applications.