CARE COORDINATOR
Company: Solutions for Care
Location: Riverside
Posted on: February 24, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Position: Care Coordinator
Department/Program: Care Coordination Program (CCP 400) STATUS:
?Full-time ? Part-time ?Exempt ?Non-exempt Reports to: Care
Coordinator Supervisor Solutions for Care (SFC) serves over 12,000
older adults and those living with disabilities each year in
Berwyn, Cicero, and Proviso Township. We provide direct client
service through information and assistance, in-home care, advocacy
services and transitional assistance in hospitals. For more
information about our organization, you can visit
www.solutionsforcare.org. General Statement of Duties: The Care
Coordinator is responsible for managing a caseload and conducting
in-home assessments in the Berwyn, Cicero, and Proviso Township
service areas. Utilizing a comprehensive assessment tool during
client home visits, the Care Coordinator will assess eligibility
for programs and services under the State of Illinois Community
Care Program. Assessments include case planning, problem-solving,
benefit linkage, and referrals to other community agencies to
assist and improve the daily living activities of clients. Care
Coordinators work independently and will be expected to complete
and maintain required paperwork and client files according to state
timeframes. On-the-job training is provided. Qualifications:
Bi-lingual in Spanish/English is preferred. Minimum qualifications
include a BA/BS degree in Social Science, Social Work, or related
field, or an RN, or a BSN. One year of program experience, defined
as assessment, provision, and/or authorization of formal services
for the elderly, may replace one year of college education up to
and including four years of experience replacing a baccalaureate
degree; or be an LPN with one year of program experience which is
defined as assessment of and provision of formal services for the
elderly and/or authorizing service provision. Requirements: Strong
organizational and time management skills. Adaptability to changing
work conditions, that includes working on weekends on a rotating
schedule. Strong communication skills and the ability to work with
diverse populations. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word,
Excel, and Outlook) to maintain accurate case notes, reports and
record keeping. Comfortable multi-tasking on the computer using
different screens. Must have a vehicle, valid driver’s license, and
vehicle insurance for local travel to home visits, hospitals,
trainings, and meetings. Criminal background check required.
Training: Must be able to attend and pass the state mandated
Illinois Department on Aging training which will require attending
training in Springfield, Lombard or Chicago, Illinois. Duties and
Responsibilities: 1. Develop an understanding of programs,
benefits, and services available to seniors and adults with
disabilities on a local, regional, state, and federal level. 2.
Gain an understanding of program policies and procedures. 3.
Complete and maintain required certification from the Illinois
Department on Aging. 4. Develop a proficiency in navigating state
databases such as Case Management Information Systems (CMIS),
Participant Search Screen (PSS), and eCCPIS. 5. Develop and
demonstrate professional assessment and documentation skills. 6.
Demonstrate professional verbal and written communication skills.
7. Conduct initial and annual in-home assessments and develop
individualized service plans which include assessment of need, care
plan, and coordination of services. 8. Use Microsoft Office (Word,
Excel, and Outlook) to maintain accurate case note entries, reports
and record keeping. 9. Generate proper billing records for data
entry. 10. Advocate for the client and assist with problem-solving
issues with services and benefits. 11. Attend staff and team
meetings as well as attend trainings for local, state, and federal
programs/services as required. 12. Other duties as assigned by
supervisor and senior leadership staff. Schedule: Full time: 8:30
am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday Physical Demands: The physical
demands described here are representative of those that must be met
by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of
this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Occasionally will need to stand holding the computer, read and ask
questions and enter information into the computer. Ability to lift
up to 20 pounds. Must be able to sit and work at workstation for
extended periods of time. Must be comfortable conducting visits at
the home, nursing facility, rehabilitation center, etc. Must be
able to walk, climb stairs, use elevators, and conduct visits in
all kinds of weather. Salary: $45,000 to $52,000. Salary increases
are based on performance. B enefits: Retirement Plan – 403b Health
Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability Long-Term Disability Paid time off
Appreciation Days Off Paid Holidays EEO Statement: Solutions for
Care is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with
anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to
effectuate these principles and mandates. Solutions for Care
prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords
equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability
status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law. Solutions for Care conforms to the
spirit as well as the letter of all applicable laws and
regulations.
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