Community Health Advocate for Disability Services

Sertoma Star Services; Alsip (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life/AD&D

Long-term disability

Employee assistance

403(b) with match

Tuition assistance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Training programs

Job summary

Sertoma Star Services seeks a Health Services Advocate to help individuals with developmental disabilities access and navigate community healthcare. You will advocate for rights, coordinate medical visits, and promote holistic health.

You will liaise with providers, caregivers, and the support team to improve outcomes and ensure documentation is complete. This role emphasizes equity, person-centered care, and coordinated services.

Qualifications

• Must meet IDHS Direct Support Professional requirements.
• Must maintain Medication Administration Certification.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for individuals during healthcare visits and communicate needs to medical professionals.
• Track and coordinate medical, dental, vision, and specialist appointments.
• Assist individuals in understanding conditions and treatment options.
• Support reduction of unnecessary medications with providers.
• Monitor follow-up care and ensure treatment is implemented.
• Facilitate paperwork, insurance, and authorizations.
• Collaborate with families, guardians, and internal teams on health records.
• Provide transportation to and from appointments.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations (Rule 115, 116, CQL).
• Maintain documentation in the Electronic Health Record.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Disability experience

Autonomy

DSP requirements

Medication administration

Driver's license

Job description

Sertoma Star Services seeks a Health Services Advocate to help individuals with developmental disabilities access and navigate community healthcare. You will advocate for rights, coordinate medical visits, and promote holistic health.

You will liaise with providers, caregivers, and the support team to improve outcomes and ensure documentation is complete. This role emphasizes equity, person-centered care, and coordinated services.