Holocaust Community Services Care Manager II; Russian speaking

HCS Care Manager/Supervisor

This is a unique and meaningful opportunity to work with Holocaust survivors and support their independence, well-being, and dignity as they age. As a bilingual HCS Care Manager, you will assess needs, coordinate resources and financial assistance, and connect clients with supportive services and community initiatives. Working with the HCS team, you will support a caseload across office, home, community, and remote settings while participating in supervision, case consultation, and program activities.

This opening may be filled at the HCS Care Manager II or Care Manager/Supervisor level based on qualifications and program needs. Both levels maintain a caseload; the Supervisor also guides Care Managers and provides oversight on complex cases. This full-time, salaried, hybrid role follows a Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.

-5:00 p.m. schedule, with some flexibility as appropriate. Pay is $55, for Care Manager II or $65,000-$75,000 for Care Manager/Supervisor.

Compensation
- Care Manager II: $55K to $65K per year. Care Manager/Supervisor: $65k to $75k per year.

Employment status
- Full-time, salaried, exempt.

Schedule
- Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.

Location
- Delighter, Chicago.

Work arrangement
- Hybrid.

Travel
- Local travel required.

Union status
- Care Manager II:
Union membership is an option. Care Manager Supervisor:
Not eligible for union membership.

Application requirement
- Resume and cover letter.

CJE Senior Life is a leading provider of services for older adults, dedicated to enhancing quality of life through compassionate care, innovation, and community engagement. Guided by our mission to support older adults in living with dignity, purpose, and connection, we provide a comprehensive range of programs and services that meet the evolving needs of the communities we serve.

What You'll Do

• Maintains a client caseload, including conducting regular office-based, in-home, or remote assessments of Holocaust survivors' physical, functional, emotional, financial, and environmental systems.
• Determines eligibility for financial assistance and other supportive services.
• Completes documentation in a timely manner.
• Provides ongoing case management, resource linkage, and support services to clients as needed.
• Participates in weekly individual supervision/case consultation and weekly team meetings.
• Participates in program planning and implementation, including cultural and socialization programs such as "Café Europa," Holocaust commemorations, and holiday and birthday celebrations.
• Depending on professional interest, may provide counseling and/or co-facilitate survivor support groups or classes.
• Based on professional interest, may lead or participate in professional presentations and community education; as opportunities arise, may attend trainings and conferences locally or nationally.
• Additional responsibilities at the supervisor level:
• Provides formal supervision to assigned Care Managers, including weekly individual supervision and ongoing case consultation.
• Reviews and approves client assessments and service determinations for quality, consistency, and compliance with program and funder requirements.
• Guides staff in managing complex situations involving trauma history, cognitive decline, medical needs, financial insecurity, social isolation, and family dynamics.
• Supports assessment-based decision-making, eligibility determinations, service authorization, and benefits navigation.
• Coaches staff, addresses performance and documentation concerns, and supports professional development.
• Serves as a backup supervisor for other staff as needed.
• Participates in hiring, training, performance management, supervisors' meetings, program planning, and quality-improvement activities.

What You'll Bring