Under the direction of the Social Services Manager, the HOME CARE COORDINATOR position is responsible for the administration, coordination and service delivery of the Senior In-Home Care Program. This position identifies, evaluates, plans and coordinates individualized care and services for older adults in their homes. The HOME CARE COORDINATOR works with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate care, identify and refer clients to appropriate resources, and provide supervision to Home Care Assistants. This position communicates and builds relationships with community organizations and medical facilities to promote the Home Care Program.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Reliable, trustworthy, and compassionate.
• Excellent organization, time management, and communication skills.
• Ability to read, write, hear and communicate fluently in English, proficiency in additional languages a plus.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to work evenings and/or weekends, as needed.
• Ability to pass pre-employment background checks including criminal history and motor vehicle.
Education, Experience, and Computer Skills:
• High School Diploma or equivalent, Associate’s Degree in related field preferred.
• Previous home care or caregiver experience preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Previous experience working with older adult population preferred.
• Must complete minimum educational requirements per state regulation and law within 30 days of hire.
Full-Time Employee Benefits:
• Excellent benefits package including major medical coverage and employer paid vision, dental, and life insurance.
• Retirement PENSION through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund
• 457(b) Plan Retirement Plan
• Qualified Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Membership in KCT Credit Union
• 12 PAID Holidays per year.
• 5 PAID Vacation Days after 30 days of employment (10 Vacation Days after one year of employment, 15 Vacation Days after 5 years of employment.
• 12 PAID Sick Days per year (accrue one sick day per month).
• 1 PAID Floating Holiday per calendar year.
• Up to 40 hours of Paid Leave through the Paid Leave for All Workers Act per calendar year.
This position is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, and is non-exempt with a pay rate of $24.00 per hour.
Please submit a resume and cover letter to Diana Gomez, Social Services Manager, at dgomez@hanover-township.org. A copy of the complete job description can be found here. Hanover Township is an equal opportunity employer.
* This position qualifies for the Employee Referral Program
