Care Coordinator

Catholic Charities; Round Lake (IL); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO

Sick Time

15 Paid Holidays

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago is seeking a Care Coordinator to assess needs of elderly and frail clients in community settings, develop care plans, and provide ongoing case management. The role requires a BA/BS and CP software knowledge, with IDOA certification upon hire and travel within assigned communities.

Join a mission-driven team delivering high-quality client care, with opportunities for learning, collaboration with internal teams, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in arts/sciences or related field required at hire.
• Strong communication, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Data entry skills and CP software knowledge required.
• IDOA certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Engage and assess the complex needs of elderly, frail and clients in community settings.
• Develop care plans and connect clients to supports and resources.
• Conduct timely assessments and provide case management services.
• Maintain care plans, documentation, and client confidentiality.
• Travel independently within assigned communities to perform duties.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and participate in trainings.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Caseload management

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Data entry

Education

Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) in related field

IDOA Certification

Tools

CP software

Job description

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 and nourishing spirits; strengthening and empowering people, families, and communities; and committing to being present to our times through the eyes of faith.

Role Overview

The Care Coordinator conducts timely assessments for elderly and frail clients in community settings, develops and maintains comprehensive care plans, provides ongoing case management and referrals, ensures accurate documentation and certifications, collaborates with internal teams, travels within assigned communities, and engages in continuous learning to support high-quality client care.

Job Responsibilities

• Engage and assess the complex needs of elderly, frail and clients in community settings. Gather information, develops care plans and connects clients to other resources and supports.
• Conduct assessments for new and existing program participants within established timelines. Provide case management services. Develop well written and effective care plans which appropriately match the needs of the client. Maintain care plans and client confidentiality.
• Make appropriate referrals, monitors client services, documents services provided within established timelines. Maintain up-to-date client files and databases. Attend required meeting and trainings. Maintain mandatory certification.
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and team members as needed.
• Required to travel independently throughout assigned communities to complete position duties
• Engage in ongoing learning, training, and skill development, seeking and applying feedback to continuously improve performance and contribute to team and organizational success.

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
• Climb up and down up to 3 flights of stairs at a time
• Lift, push, and pull up to 25 lbs

Other Requirements: Comply with program and/or requirements related:

• Background check
• DMV check

Additional Requirements

• Driver's license
• Automobile insurance

Education and Experience Requirements:

Minimum

• Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in a related field of study Entry level
• Organization, time management, client/caseload management skills and the ability to maintain confidential client material.
• Strong communication, problem solving and critical thinking skills needed.
• Data entry skills required and CP software knowledge required.

Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in a related field of study 1-3 years relevant experience
• Care Coordination/Case Management experience.
• Experience working in aging network, federal waiver program, or managed care.
• Ability to build relationships with diverse populations.

Certifications and Licensure

• Minimum IDOA Certification upon hire

We provide full-time employees with a competitive benefits package, including:

• BlueCross/Blue Shield EPO/PPO Health Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employer-Paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• PTO, Sick Time, and 15 Paid Holidays
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development Opportunities and Service Awards
• Additional Voluntary Benefits

Starting at $23.30 / hour

Pay Transparency

In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 (820 ILCS 112/5, et seq.), Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago is required to provide the wages and benefits that it reasonably expects in good faith to offer for any specific job positions posted. Please note that the exact compensation package ultimately offered to an applicant may vary based on skills, experience, and location, amongst other permissible factors.

Locations

Round Lake , Illinois , United States

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