Grundy Workforce Job Board Services: Submission #2766

Company Info
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Company Name: Grundy County Health Department
Address:
Morris, Illinois

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Job Details
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Job Title: Senior Programs Care Coordinator/I&A Specialist
Job Location: Morris
Over 18 Required: Yes
Employment Type: Full Time
Work Shift: 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Rate: $21.50
Number of Positions: 1
Please Have Applicant: Email Resume/Cover Letter, Mail Resume/Cover Letter
Job Description:
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

Job Requirements:
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

Lifting Requirements - 25+ lbs (unassisted): Yes
Lifting Requirements - 50+ lbs (unassisted): No
List Job Until: 04/30/2022


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