Aging & Disability Resource Navigator

OAK PARK TOWNSHIP; Oak Park (IL); On-site; USD 49,500 - 60,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension (IMRF)

Vacation & sick time

Personal days

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Aging & Disability Resource Coordinator at Oak Park Township serves as a key member of the Aging & Disability Resource Center team.

They are responsible for providing information, screening applicants for eligibility, conducting intakes, providing housing assistance, options counseling and assisting older adults and people 18-59 with disabilities in completing and submitting applications under the Senior Health Assistance Program (SHAP) and Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field.
• Two years of program experience, including one year working with older adults.

Responsibilities

• Provide information and screen eligibility for SHAP/SHIP and other programs.
• Conduct intakes, assist with housing resources, and guide applications.
• Maintain participant files, documentation, and monthly reporting.
• Build relationships with participants, families, and community partners.

Skills

Excellent communication

Active listening

Writing skills

Data entry

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work

Job description

The Aging & Disability Resource Coordinator at Oak Park Township serves as a key member of the Aging & Disability Resource Center team.

They are responsible for providing information, screening applicants for eligibility, conducting intakes, providing housing assistance, options counseling and assisting older adults and people 18-59 with disabilities in completing and submitting applications under the Senior Health Assistance Program (SHAP) and Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP).