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Care Coordinator bei Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago · Matteson, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite

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Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago partners with mission-driven people and organizations across Cook and Lake counties to witness a message of mercy and hope to a world in need by improving lives, nourishing spirits; strengthening and empowering people, families, and communities; and committing to being present to our times through the eyes of faith.  

 

Care Coordinator

The Care Coordinator provides case management and care planning for elderly or frail clients through assessments, referrals, and service coordination, while maintaining timely documentation and leveraging community resources to meet complex client needs.

 

Job Responsibilities

  1. May work in a hospital, agency site or conduct home visits. 

  2. Works independently and consistently exercise discretion and sound judgment in engaging and assessing the complex needs of elderly or frail clients by gathering information and developing their care plans. 

  3. Conducts intake assessments for new program participants within prescribed time frame and provides case management services, by informing clients and their families of the benefits and services they may qualify for and assists in obtaining such services. Completes necessary documentation for program services in the prescribed time frame. 

  4. Responds to clients, authorized representatives, collateral contacts, and other contacts within 24 hours. 

  5. Creates professionally written and effective care plans which appropriately match the needs of clients following the standards and guidelines of the funders, contractors, and governmental regulations.      

  6. Makes appropriate referrals, monitors client services in the appropriate time frames, seeks supervisory guidance as required, documents services provided and completes billing as prescribed by the department.

  7. Utilizes community resources and regularly contributes updates to these resources so that others might use them as well.


 

PLEASE NOTE: Essential functions include all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Kneel and move from sitting, bending, kneeling, or standing multiple times a day
X Push and pull objects up to 25 pounds
X Climb up and down up to 3 or more flights of stairs at a time
X Lift up to 25 pounds


 

Other Requirements Comply with program and/or Agency requirements related to (check all that apply).
X Background check, including any program specific requirements
   Physical examination
   TB Testing
   Drug Testing
X Driver's License and reliable transportation
X Agency-specified automobile insurance
   Additional Requirements: 

 

Immediate Supervisor: Senior Care Coordinator Supervisor
Directly Supervises: N/A
Indirectly Supervises: N/A

 

Education and Experience Requirements:

Relevant Education:
Minimum: Bachelor's Degree

Preferred: N/A

Relevant Experience:

Minimum: 1-2 years of relevant experience
Preferred: N/A

Certification/Licensure:

Minimum: Illinois Department of Aging Certification upon hire
Preferred: Illinois Department of Aging Certification

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