Care Coordinator

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North Riverside, IL, US

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9 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $45,000.00 To $52,000.00 Annually

Department/Program:
Care Coordination Program (CCP # 400)

Reports to:

Care Coordinator Supervisor

Solutions for Care (SFC) serves over 12,000 older adults and those living with disabilities each year in Berwyn, Cicero, and Proviso Township. We provide direct client service through information and assistance, in-home care, advocacy services and transitional assistance in hospitals. For more information about our organization, you can visit www.solutionsforcare.org .

The Care Coordinator is responsible for managing a caseload and conducting in-home assessments in the Berwyn, Cicero, and Proviso Township service areas. Utilizing a comprehensive assessment tool during client home visits, the Care Coordinator will assess eligibility for programs and services under the State of Illinois Community Care Program. Assessments include case planning, problem-solving, benefit linkage, and referrals to other community agencies to assist and improve the daily living activities of clients.

Care Coordinators work independently and will be expected to complete and maintain required paperwork and client files according to state time frames. On-the-job training is provided.

• Bi-lingual in Spanish/English is preferred.
• Minimum qualifications include a BA/BS degree in Social Science, Social Work, or related field, or an RN, or a BSN.
• One year of program experience, defined as assessment, provision, and/or authorization of formal services for the elderly, may replace one year of college education up to and including four years of experience replacing a baccalaureate degree; or be an LPN with one year of program experience which is defined as assessment of and provision of formal services for the elderly and/or authorizing service provision.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Adaptability to changing work conditions, that includes working on weekends on a rotating schedule.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with diverse populations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) to maintain accurate case notes, reports and record keeping.
• Comfortable multi-tasking on the computer using different screens.
• Must have a vehicle, valid driver’s license, and vehicle insurance for local travel to home visits, hospitals, trainings, and meetings.
• Criminal background check required.

Must be able to attend and pass the state mandated Illinois Department on Aging training which will require attending training in Springfield, Lombard or Chicago, Illinois.

1. Develop an understanding of programs, benefits, and services available to seniors and adults with disabilities on a local, regional, state, and federal level.

2. Gain an understanding of program policies and procedures.

3. Complete and maintain required certification from the Illinois Department on Aging.

4. Develop a proficiency in navigating state databases such as Case Management Information Systems (CMIS), Participant Search Screen (PSS), and eCCPIS.

5. Develop and demonstrate professional assessment and documentation skills.

6. Demonstrate professional verbal and written communication skills.

7. Conduct initial and annual in-home assessments and develop individualized service plans which include assessment of need, care plan, and coordination of services.

8. Use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) to maintain accurate case note entries, reports and record keeping.

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