Service Coordinator (Part Time)

CJE SeniorLife; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick time

Retirement plan

Mission-driven organization

Supportive team environment

Ongoing training and development

Employee purchase discounts

Employee assistance program

Health club discounts

Job summary

CJE SeniorLife in Chicago, IL is seeking a Service Coordinator for Village Center and Swartzberg House to assess residents, coordinate services, and advocate for supports to promote independence in a supportive housing setting.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in social work or related field, at least 2 years of experience, and bilingual Russian and English fluency where appropriate. Hybrid schedule; $21.63 per hour for part‑time work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, gerontology, or related field required.
• At least 2 years of experience required.
• Bilingual Russian and English fluency where appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Conducts assessments within initial weeks to determine functioning with ADLs and interests.
• Arranges homemaker, transportation, meals, and personal care services.
• Performs annual reassessments and documents changes.
• Interacts with residents and families to meet needs and advocate for services.
• Collaborates with discharge planners and rehab programs for hospitalized residents.
• Provides information on government services and benefits; referrals as needed.
• Engages with providers in social, educational, and health events.

Skills

Bilingual Russian and English

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or gerontology

Job description

Who We Are

Agency overview

CJE SeniorLife is a leading provider of services for older adults, dedicated to enhancing quality of life through compassionate care, innovation, and community engagement. Guided by our mission to support older adults in living with dignity, purpose, and connection, we provide a comprehensive range of programs and services that meet the evolving needs of the communities we serve.

Role overview

As a Service Coordinator at Village Center and Swartzberg House, you will play a key role in supporting older adults by connecting them with essential services that promote independence, well-being, and quality of life. Working closely with residents, families, housing management, and community providers, you will assess individual needs, coordinate resources, and advocate for appropriate support services. This role combines relationship‑building, care coordination, and problem‑solving to ensure residents have access to the programs and assistance they need to thrive in a supportive housing environment.

This is a hybrid role.

What You'll Do

Essential responsibilities

• Conducts assessments within the first two weeks of a new tenant's residency to determine individuals' ability to function with Activities of Daily Living, and to learn their interests.
• Arranges for other needed services, i.e., homemaker, transportation, home-delivered meals, and personal care.
• Conducts at minimum annual reassessments.
• Documents and reports changes in residents' functioning.
• Works with residents and, at times, their families in meeting residents' needs.
• Works with discharge planners and rehabilitation programs for hospitalized residents.
• Provides residents with information on and referral to available government supported services (Nursing Home Services, Medicare/Medicaid Benefits, State Health Insurance Program, Medicaid Spend-Down Program, Food Stamps, QMB, Circuit Breakers).
• Works with providers in socialization, education, and health related events.
• Serves as advocate when needed.

Compensation

$21.63 per hour; hourly, non-exempt; part-time: up to 24 hours per week.

Schedule

Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, part-time: up to 24 hours per week.

Union status

Membership in Service Employees International Union Local 73 is an option.

Who You Are

Education

• At least a bachelor's degree in social work, gerontology, or a related field is required.

Experience

• At least 2 years of experience is required.

Other

• Bilingual Russian and English fluency where appropriate.

Why This Role Rocks

Impact

In this role, you will make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults by helping them access the services and support they need to live safely, independently, and with dignity. Your work will strengthen connections between residents and their communities, improve overall well-being, and ensure individuals receive the right resources at the right time. By advocating for residents and fostering collaborative partnerships, you will directly contribute to a supportive, inclusive environment where every individual can thrive.

Benefits for Part-time Roles

• Vacation and sick time off
• Competitive pay
• Retirement plan
• Opportunity to work in a mission-driven organization
• Supportive team environment
• Ongoing training and development
• Employee purchase discounts
• Employee assistance program
• Health club discounts

Equal Opportunities for Everyone

CJE SeniorLife is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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