Service Coordinator

Overview

Since 1972, CJE SeniorLife, a non-profit organization guided by Jewish values, has been a trusted leader in senior services, dedicated to helping older adults live life to the fullest. Rooted in a mission of respect, compassion, and advocacy, CJE serves as a vital resource for individuals and families navigating the aging journey, offering personalized support that fosters independence, wellness, and dignity.

As one of the most comprehensive senior service organizations in the Chicago area, CJE provides an integrated network of care through our Hub for Care Coordination. This holistic model ensures older adults receive the support they need-physically, emotionally, and socially-with services tailored to their evolving needs.

Our wide-ranging programs include assisted senior living and memory care, home-delivered meals, transportation, legal services, adult day services and respite care, care management and coordination, counseling and support groups for older adults and caregivers, Holocaust Community Services, and lifelong learning and engagement opportunities.

At CJE SeniorLife, we are proud to offer meaningful career opportunities for professionals who are passionate about enriching the lives of older adults. Our team members contribute to a mission-driven culture rooted in Jewish values and a commitment to excellence.

CJE SeniorLife Affordable Housing Services offer 4 buildings that are affordable or offered at below market rates through HUD Section 8. The rental rate depends on a family's gross income. Rentals include studios, one-bedroom apartments, and two-bedroom apartments. Many locations offer group activities and in-building events. Our facilities are Swartzberg House (on Touhy in Rogers Park), Krasnow Residence (on Demster in Skokie), Village Center (on Oakton in Skokie), and Robineau Residence (on Howard in Skokie). We are part of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago.

The Service Coordinator links residents with support services in the community and works in collaboration with housing management to ensure a quality environment for the residents. This individual is responsible for analyzing resident needs and identifying and maintaining relationships with the providers of appropriate services.

Compensation: $21.00 per hour.

Shift: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.

Union status: The employee has the option to become a dues-paying member of Service Employees International Union Local 73.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct 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.
• Arrange for other needed services, i.e., homemaker, transportation, home-delivered melas, and personal care.
• Conduct at minimum, annual reassessments.
• Document and report changes in residents' functioning.
• Work with family members, as well as residents, in meeting these needs.
• Work with discharge planners and rehabilitation programs for hospitalized residents.
• Provide 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).
• Work with providers in socialization, education, and health related events.
• Serve as advocate when needed.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in social work, Gerontology, or related fields.
• 2 years' experience.
• Bilingual Russian and English for position where appropriate.

Full-Time Benefits for Service Coordinator

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Life Insurance
• Spousal & Dependent Life Insurance
• Long Term & Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement for Nurses, Nurse Assistants, and CNAs
• Employee Purchase Discounts
• Employee Discounts on General Merchandise and Enjoyment
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Club Discounts
• Lunch and Learn Programs

CJE SeniorLife is an equal opportunity employer.
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