Comprehensive Care Coordinator

Overview

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The Comprehensive Care Coordinator provides care management that promotes independence and quality of life for older adults. Performs comprehensive assessments, care plan development and implementation, coordinates services, and provides ongoing monitoring of community based services.

• Manage and maintain a caseload independently
• Maintain Illinois Department on Aging (IDOA) records and documentation, act as liaison between older adults and providers
• Submit billing and reports to Coordinator Grants and Compliance for all care management activity
• Provide care planning and service implementation
• Assist at-risk clients problem solve in both crisis and non-crisis situations
• Function as a liaison between the consulting physicians, social services staff, clients and their families on appropriate services when necessary
• Function as a liaison between the consulting geriatric psychiatrist and clients requiring psychiatric services, consults with the psychiatrist regarding issues of ongoing client care when appropriate
• Complete and submit, in a timely and accurate fashion, clinical and programmatic documentation and reports as required by Age Options, IDOA and the Center’s policies and procedures
• Receive supervision and provide feedback regarding clinical and administrative issues as needed with coordinator
• Actively participate in team meetings
• Actively participate in regular performance reviews
• Participate in orientation and training opportunities

• Daily driving is required for meetings across offices and residential facilities.
• Significant time will be spent in the community (up to 65%), driving to and from client homes and providing case management in the home
• In the field, employee may be exposed to varying home conditions

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or in closely related discipline required
• Previous experience working with older persons preferred

• Exempt, Full-Time, 37.5 hour work week

Kenneth Young Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer