Overview Join to apply for the Comprehensive Care Coordinator role at Kenneth Young Center .
The Comprehensive Care Coordinator provides care management that promotes independence and quality of life for older adults. Performs comprehensive assessments, care plan development and implementation, coordinates services, and provides ongoing monitoring of community based services.
Responsibilities Manage and maintain a caseload independently
Maintain Illinois Department on Aging (IDOA) records and documentation, act as liaison between older adults and providers
Submit billing and reports to Coordinator Grants and Compliance for all care management activity
Provide care planning and service implementation
Assist at-risk clients problem solve in both crisis and non-crisis situations
Function as a liaison between the consulting physicians, social services staff, clients and their families on appropriate services when necessary
Function as a liaison between the consulting geriatric psychiatrist and clients requiring psychiatric services, consults with the psychiatrist regarding issues of ongoing client care when appropriate
Complete and submit, in a timely and accurate fashion, clinical and programmatic documentation and reports as required by AgeOptions, IDOA and the Center’s policies and procedures
Receive supervision and provide feedback regarding clinical and administrative issues as needed with coordinator
Actively participate in team meetings
Actively participate in regular performance reviews
Participate in orientation and training opportunities
Travel Requirements Daily driving is required for meetings across offices and residential facilities.
Significant time will be spent in the community (up to 65%), driving to and from client homes and providing case management in the home
In the field, employee may be exposed to varying home conditions
Education and Experience Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or in closely related discipline required
Previous experience working with older persons preferred
Schedule / Time Keeping / Time-Off Exempt, Full-Time, 37.5 hour work week
Kenneth Young Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer