Hybrid Senior Housing Care Manager

CJE SeniorLife Brand; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

Life insurance with optional coverage

Short-term and long-term disability

Employee assistance program

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

CJE SeniorLife in Illinois seeks a qualified Social Worker to join our care management team. You’ll maintain a caseload of 25-35 residents in affordable housing, perform in-home assessments, and coordinate referrals across housing staff, providers, and community resources to support aging in place.

The role requires an MSW, Illinois LSW licensure, 2+ years of relevant experience, and progress toward a Care Manager Certified credential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) required.
• Illinois LSW licensure required.
• Minimum 2 years of professional social work or care management experience with older adults.
• Knowledge of subsidized senior housing environments and aging-in-place models.
• Familiarity with HUD Section 202 and Section 8 housing programs and eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a caseload of approximately 25-35 residents in affordable housing communities.
• Screens, assesses, and documents needs of new and returning clients.
• Coordinates referrals and warm handoffs to community resources and housing staff.
• Completes comprehensive in-home and psychosocial assessments to identify client needs.
• Develops and monitors individualized care plans using trauma-informed, person-centered approaches.
• Provides in-home care management support and advocates during hospitalizations and transitions.

Skills

MSW

Care management

LSW licensure

CMC candidate

HUD Section 202 knowledge

Section 8 knowledge

Education

Master's degree in Social Work (MSW)

Job description

CJE SeniorLife in Illinois seeks a qualified Social Worker to join our care management team. You’ll maintain a caseload of 25-35 residents in affordable housing, perform in-home assessments, and coordinate referrals across housing staff, providers, and community resources to support aging in place.

The role requires an MSW, Illinois LSW licensure, 2+ years of relevant experience, and progress toward a Care Manager Certified credential.