Care Coordinator
Company: Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 17, 2024
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Job Description:
Essential Functions of the position are detailed below, and
include any physical requirements below that. 1. Works
independently and consistently exercises discretion and sound
judgment in engaging and assessing the complex needs of elderly or
frail clients by gathering information and developing their care
plans; May work in a hospital, agency site or conduct home visits
2. Conducts intake assessments for new program participants within
prescribed time frame and provides case management services by
informing clients and their families of the benefits and services
they may qualify for, and assists in obtaining such services;
Completes necessary documentation for program services in the
prescribed time frame; Responds to clients, authorized
representatives, collateral contacts and other contacts within 24
hours 3. Creates well written and effective care plans which
appropriately match the needs of clients following the standards
and guidelines of the funders, contractors and governmental
regulations 4. Makes appropriate referrals, monitors client
services in the appropriate time frames, seeks supervisory guidance
as required, documents services provided and completes billing as
prescribed by the department 5. Utilizes community resources and
regularly contributes updates to these resources so that others
might use them as well 6. Maintains up-to-date and accurate client
files and databases as required by agency/programmatic policies and
procedures, professional standards, and external requirements of
all relevant regulatory, licensing or accrediting bodies 7.
Participates in program meetings and individual and group outreach
and education 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 X Push
and pull objects up to 25 pounds X Climb up and down up to 5
flights of stairs at a time X Lift up to 25 pounds Other
Requirements Comply with program and/or Agency requirements related
to (check all that apply) X Background check, including any program
specific requirements Physical examination TB Testing Drug Testing
X Driver's License and reliable transportation Agency-specified
automobile insurance X Additional Requirements: Required to travel
throughout the assigned communities to complete job duties
Immediate Supervisor: Senior Care Coordinator Supervisor Directly
Supervises: N/A Indirectly Supervises: N/A Education and Experience
Requirements: Relevant Education: Preferred: Bachelor's Degree
Minimum: Bachelor's Degree Relevant Experience: Preferred: 3 years
Minimum: N/A Certification/Licensure: Preferred: Illinois
Department of Aging Certification Minimum: Illinois Department of
Aging Certification upon hire Employment Type: Full Time
Keywords: Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago, Naperville , Care Coordinator, Other , Chicago, Illinois
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