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Submission Number: 2766
Submission ID: 606026
Submission UUID: 7087467c-3b7b-408f-aca4-16cf7adfc41c
Submission URI: /grundy-workforce-job-board-services
Created: Thu, 03/03/2022 - 12:40
Completed: Thu, 03/03/2022 - 12:40
Changed: Thu, 03/03/2022 - 12:40
Remote IP address: 216.125.168.2
Submitted by: tgreene
Language: English
Is draft: No
Webform: Grundy Workforce Job Board Services
Submitted to: Grundy Workforce Job Board Services
Company Info
Grundy County Health Department
Morris, Illinois
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Job Details
Senior Programs Care Coordinator/I&A Specialist
Morris
Yes
Full Time
1st, 2nd, 3rd
$21.50
1
Email Resume/Cover Letter, Mail Resume/Cover Letter
SUMMARY:
The Grundy County Health Department is seeking an experienced coordinator who is passionate about assisting
senior residents of Grundy. Ideal candidate will be a self-starter who is eager to learn of available resources
in the community and understand the needs of residents. The I&A Specialist provides information and
community-based programs to residents aged 60+ and their caregivers. Programs are designed to support
optimal health, independence and provide assistance to residents and their caregivers as needed. The
I&A Specialist shall perform outreach efforts to identify and inform persons 60+ in Grundy County of
available services and programs for which they may be eligible. This includes, but is not limited to:
conducting home visits to assess eligibility of Community Care Program, following a State template to
establish a plan of care with client/family, performing Choices for Care Screenings, and completing
required documentation as mandated by IL Department on Aging, Age Guide, other funders and the
Grundy County Health Department. The ideal candidate will work cooperatively with staff and partner
agencies to provide comprehensive care to clients seeking services. Refer to job description for specific
duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provide information and assistance to senior residents.
2. Complete Assessments and applications that benefit senior residents.
3. Obtain/maintain Care Coordinator certification and SHIP certification for NPR entry.
4. Data entry and completing of required paperwork.
5. Project good image, maintain credibility and integrity of Health Department.
6. Advocate for senior residents.
7. Other duties as relevant to the Senior Programs Division or as assigned by Administrator
The Grundy County Health Department is seeking an experienced coordinator who is passionate about assisting
senior residents of Grundy. Ideal candidate will be a self-starter who is eager to learn of available resources
in the community and understand the needs of residents. The I&A Specialist provides information and
community-based programs to residents aged 60+ and their caregivers. Programs are designed to support
optimal health, independence and provide assistance to residents and their caregivers as needed. The
I&A Specialist shall perform outreach efforts to identify and inform persons 60+ in Grundy County of
available services and programs for which they may be eligible. This includes, but is not limited to:
conducting home visits to assess eligibility of Community Care Program, following a State template to
establish a plan of care with client/family, performing Choices for Care Screenings, and completing
required documentation as mandated by IL Department on Aging, Age Guide, other funders and the
Grundy County Health Department. The ideal candidate will work cooperatively with staff and partner
agencies to provide comprehensive care to clients seeking services. Refer to job description for specific
duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provide information and assistance to senior residents.
2. Complete Assessments and applications that benefit senior residents.
3. Obtain/maintain Care Coordinator certification and SHIP certification for NPR entry.
4. Data entry and completing of required paperwork.
5. Project good image, maintain credibility and integrity of Health Department.
6. Advocate for senior residents.
7. Other duties as relevant to the Senior Programs Division or as assigned by Administrator
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
1. Relevant Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience
2. 5 + years’ experience in either case management, care coordination, public health, and/or
community services
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is
occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb
or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell as well as lift up to 25
pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision,
peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Any qualified applicant with a disability and requiring reasonable assistance or accommodation to the
application and/or interview process should notify the HR Department.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• Required to complete and maintain certification as a Care Coordinator, AIRS (Alliance of
Information & Referral Systems) as a SHIP (Senior Health Insurance Program) Counselor as
required by Illinois Department of Insurance. Other certifications as required by oversight
agencies will also be expected.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance
instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability
to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organizations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variable in situations where
only limited standardization exits. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral,
diagram, or schedule form.
• A valid driver’s license and proof of insurance are required.
TO APPLY: Candidates must meet the minimum requirements of the position in order to be considered.
Send resume and salary requirements to HR@grundyco.org with “Senior Programs Care Coordinator/I&A”
in the subject line or mail to Grundy County Administration, Attn: HR 1320 Union Street, Morris, IL 60450.
No phone calls please.
Grundy County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will give consideration to all qualified
applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age,
sex, marital status, order of protection status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation,
pregnancy, or unfavorable discharge from military service as those terms are defined in Section
1-103 of the Illinois Human Rights Act (775 ILCS 5/1-103
1. Relevant Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience
2. 5 + years’ experience in either case management, care coordination, public health, and/or
community services
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is
occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb
or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell as well as lift up to 25
pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision,
peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Any qualified applicant with a disability and requiring reasonable assistance or accommodation to the
application and/or interview process should notify the HR Department.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• Required to complete and maintain certification as a Care Coordinator, AIRS (Alliance of
Information & Referral Systems) as a SHIP (Senior Health Insurance Program) Counselor as
required by Illinois Department of Insurance. Other certifications as required by oversight
agencies will also be expected.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance
instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability
to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organizations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variable in situations where
only limited standardization exits. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral,
diagram, or schedule form.
• A valid driver’s license and proof of insurance are required.
TO APPLY: Candidates must meet the minimum requirements of the position in order to be considered.
Send resume and salary requirements to HR@grundyco.org with “Senior Programs Care Coordinator/I&A”
in the subject line or mail to Grundy County Administration, Attn: HR 1320 Union Street, Morris, IL 60450.
No phone calls please.
Grundy County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will give consideration to all qualified
applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age,
sex, marital status, order of protection status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation,
pregnancy, or unfavorable discharge from military service as those terms are defined in Section
1-103 of the Illinois Human Rights Act (775 ILCS 5/1-103
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