What are the responsibilities and job description for the Older Adults Case Manager/Care Coordinator position at North Shore Senior Center?
LOCATION: Northfield, IL or Niles, IL
PT/FT: Full-time (35 hours/week)
Are you passionate about supporting the well-being of older adults? Do you want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the 24,000 individuals we serve each year? If so, North Shore Senior Center could be the perfect place for you! We are currently looking for a dedicated Older Adults Care Coordinator to join our team.
As a “Best & Brightest” company to work for, NSSC is a nationally accredited 501(c)(3) nonprofit, committed to enhancing the lives of older adults across a broad spectrum of needs—from those living independently to those needing comprehensive care. Our wide range of services includes specialized dementia care, social services, educational and wellness programs, and volunteer opportunities, all designed to enrich the lives of older adults across the 26 communities we serve.
The Older Adults Case Manager/Care Coordinator provides general case management and Community Care Program (CCP) services to older adults residing in the North Shore Senior Center service area.
Care Coordinators have the opportunity to work a hybrid remote schedule in the Northfield or Niles office.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conducts comprehensive assessments by visiting older adults in the community and develops care plans.
- Meets with a case load of older adults, most often in their homes.
- Implements and monitors care plans, coordinating community resources with other supportive services for older adults and their families.
- Makes Adult Protective Services referrals when needed.
- May provide educational services to community groups and professional agencies.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's Degree (BA) from four-year college or university in social science, social service or a related field; other experience working with older adults.
- Interest in assisting older adults to maintain their independence in the community and improve their quality of life.
- Computer skills required: Microsoft Office Suite; ability to learn internal proprietary database
- Current driver’s license, current auto insurance and access to a vehicle.
- Willingness to work with older adults without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
EOE: North Shore Senior Center is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race (including traits associated with race including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists), color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), marital status, parental status, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $44,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Application Question(s):
- What is your salary requirement?
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Northfield, IL
Salary : $44,000