Case Manager / Care Coordinator

LIFESCAPE COMMUNITY SERVICES / COMMUNITY KITCHEN, INC.

Job Description

Position Type : Care Coordinator

Reports To : Care Coordinator (CCU) Supervisor

Location : Rock Falls, IL

Salary : $47,732.67

Position Type : Full-Time

FLSA : Exempt

Supervision Exercised : NO

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Must be able to read, write, and understand written and verbal instructions.
• Must be able to operate fax, copy machine, basic office machines and multiple telephone lines.
• Must be computer literate.
• Must be able to effectively and patiently communicate with consumers, caregivers, staff and visitors.
• Must be able to interpret consumers or caregivers needs effectively.
• Must be able to concisely and accurately convey those needs to the appropriate agencies.
• Must be able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written or oral form from government, benefit and funding organizations.
• Must be able to travel to and safely enter homes and other locations to perform job-related duties outside of the office environment.
• Must be able to work independently.

CARE COORDINATOR RESPONSIBILITIES :

RESPONSIBILITES :

While Care Coordinators are trained and expected to serve in all Care Coordination Unit capacities, the main job focus of this position is to assess and authorize Community Care Program services as well as provide ongoing case management services to both CCP and Title III eligible participants throughout the service region of Whiteside, Carroll, Ogle, and Lee Counties, IL.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATON :

Must meet the educational and experience requirements designated by Illinois Administrative Code Title 89 Section 220.605 found below :