Grundy Workforce Job Board Services: Submission #3849

Job Description SUMMARY
The Grundy County Health Department works to preserve, protect and promote the health and well-being of
Grundy County. Services are offered in response to community need and in accordance with oversight agencies
to clients of the lifespan – infant to older adults.
The ideal candidate will work as a team player, cooperating with colleagues to best serve the residents of Grundy
County, in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment. Under the supervision of the Director of Senior
Programs, the candidate will possess a positive attitude and be capable of critical thinking, sound judgement and
working independently as needed.
The Grundy County Health Department is seeking an experienced Associate who is passionate about assisting
senior residents of Grundy. Ideal candidate will enthusiastically drive 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: performing assessments, establishing a plan of care with client/family members, performing Choices
for Care Screenings, and completing required documentation as mandated by IDoA, AgeGuide, other funders, and
the County Health Department.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Conduct home visits or hospital visits with client(s) to complete assessments and assess for eligibility of
Community Care Program (CCP), Federal and State Benefit Programs. Service is performed daily at which
time challenges such as physical, mental or financial are determined.
2. Maintain regular phone or in-person contact with clients as mandated by IDoA, AgeGuide and the GCHD.
3. Utilize standard template to establish a plan of care in conjunction with client/family as needed, including
Tailored Care (T-CARE) services.
4. Assist client in completing applications and in applying for other services/benefits, i.e. Medicare,
Medicare D, Benefit Access, SHIP related forms, etc.
5. Knowledgeable about resources and make appropriate referrals to other agencies.
6. Perform Choices for Care and other screenings with client/family to make informed recommendations for
community-based services.
7. Successfully and complete documentation as mandated by IDoA,AgeGuide, the GCHD, and others.
8. Successfully enter client information and other data in a timely manner.
9. Attend training as it is made available by IDoA, AgeGuide the GCHD, and others.
10. Attend supervisory, staff development, in-service and other meetings as required.
11. Project good image, maintains credibility and integrity of agency.
12. Other duties as relevant to the Senior Programs Division or as assigned by Administrator