Care Coordinator - Older Adult Care

Mercyhealth; Rockford (IL); Sur place; USD 26 000 - 43 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Mercyhealth is seeking a Care Coordinator for Older Adult Care in Rockford, IL. This role conducts comprehensive home or facility assessments to determine needs and eligibility, develops care plans, and coordinates CCP services and Medicaid applications.

Ideal candidates have RN/BSN or BA in social sciences, at least 1 year of relevant experience, CPR/BLS, and a valid driver’s license. The position offers full-time hours and a competitive pay range.

Qualifications

• RN or BSN, or BA/BS in social science or related field
• 1 year of program experience may replace college education
• LPN with 1 year program experience qualifies

Responsabilités

• Performs comprehensive assessments in the participant’s home or health care facility to assess need for community services
• Creates a care plan to meet the needs of the participant and caregiver
• Advocates, intervenes and follows-up to ensure services remain in place and are appropriate
• Completes Choices for Care assessments for Nursing Home or Supportive Living Facility placement
• Completes Medicaid applications when indicated
• Rotates weekend on-call duties as required by IDOA for weekend assessments

Connaissances

MS Office

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Technology literacy

Formation

RN or BSN

BA/BS in social science or related field

LPN with 1 year program experience

Outils

Microsoft Office

Internet Explorer

Google Chrome

Description du poste

## Care Coordinator - Older Adult CareApply: Mercyhealth Physician Clinic-Rockton - Rockford, IL: Full time: Posted Today: 2026-03447**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*** Performs comprehensive assessments in the participant’s home or health care facility to assess need for community services. Determines eligibility for CCP, accurately administers and scores Mini Mental Status Exam (MMSE) and Determination of Need (DON) and collects needed financial information.* Creates a care plan to meet the needs of the participant and caregiver. Demonstrates ability to authorize CCP services and coordinate referrals to other benefits/services available to the participant.* Completes Choices for Care assessments for Nursing Home or Supportive Living Facility placement* Demonstrates knowledge of the various types of assessments, billing codes and documentation required.* Accurately completes Medicaid applications when indicated.* Advocates, intervenes and follows-up in a timely manner to ensure services remain in place and are appropriate to the changing needs of the participant. Documents and completes follow-up on critical events. Updates care plan and completes redeterminations as needed.* Meets established timelines for assessments and critical event follow-up.* Rotates weekend on-call duties as required by IDOA for weekend assessments.* Completes paperwork timely and accurately. Responds to participant/family inquires and phone calls in a timely manner.* Participates in departmental and all-agency staff meetings; offers constructive input to the group.* Completes annual educational requirements for IDOA and Mercyhealth.**EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE**Case Manager minimum qualifications shall be a minimum of 1 year experience in needs assessment and care planning, and:RN or a BSN, or have a BA/BS degree in social science, social work or related fieldOne year of program experience (defined as assessment, provision, and/or authorization of formal services), may replace one year of college education up to and including four years of experience replacing a baccalaureate degree; orLPN with one year of program experience which is defined as assessment of and provision of formal services and/or authorizing service provision.**CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE**Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 daysSuccessfully complete IL Department on Aging Care Coordinator CertificationMaintain a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation with proof of vehicle insurance when requested.Have and maintain an acceptable driving record per Mercy’s HR-01 Fleet Safety policy. **OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES**Basic PC/Laptop skillsKnowledge of Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, Google ChromeExcellent customer service skillsEffective verbal & written communicationOrganized, able to multi-task in a fast-paced environmentAble to sit, stand and walk intermittentlyAbility to lift/carry laptop and paperwork to/from office and homes/facilitiesMust be able to navigate various entrances to homes/apartments/facilities **LEVEL OF SUPERVISION**N/A**PAY RANGE:**$19.14 - $30.63