Case Manager/ Care Coordinator
Job Description
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Have a BA/BS degree in social science, social work, or related field.
One year of program experience, which is 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
SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Office Supervisors, Assistant Directors and the Director of Case Coordination Unit Services the Case Manager is responsible for completing in home assessments making participants eligible for the Community Care Program through the State of Illinois, Illinois Department on Aging. In addition, they complete assessments, case plan development, conduct quarterly home visits, follow up on authorization of service, referrals, and maintenance of case records.
The Community Care Program is a program that targets low income older adults, 60 years and older. The program is designed to keep older adults as independent as possible in their own homes and limit the amount of hospital or nursing home placements. CCP program is also there to assist caregivers with the stress and fatigue of caring for their loved ones in home. Case managers are to complete assessments to find if the older adult is eligible for the CCP program.
FUNCTIONS:
Administration of the appropriate intake form and appropriate web site checks accordance to funding sources rules and regulations.
Conduct the Choices for Care Assessment in the hospital, Long Term Care Facility and home.
Complete Initial and Redetermination Assessments in their home for individuals over the age of 60 and link them to the appropriate services.
Interim or Temporary Service Increase Assessments relating to home and community-based services. Making appropriate referrals and responding to applicant/client request.
Maintaining case records, including documentation of assessment and all referrals and follow-up.
Conduct a 5 month and 9-month home visits to review the current Person-Centered Plan of Care and the required documentation and communication with respective Case Manager.
Maintain effective working relationships with provider agencies, hospitals and long-term care facilities.
Documented provision of training on Illinois Department on Aging and Area Agency on Aging policies, procedures, and case management techniques.
Attendance at training with a minimum of 24 hour per calendar year.
Report Elder Abuse and Neglect and service problem/issues to appropriate agencies.
Home Visits, Face to Face assessments, Field position.
Travel as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From $44,720.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift: 8 am – 5pm
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
COVID-19 considerations:
Our office is following COVID-19 precautions as instructed by CDC guidelines.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Chicago, IL 60616: Reliable transportation to office and to participant’s homes. (Required)
Education:
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $44,720.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Education:
Ability to Relocate:
- Chicago, IL 60628: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person