Service Coordinator

Overview

CJE SeniorLife Affordable Housing Services offer 4 buildings that are affordable or offered at below market rates through HUD Section 8. The rental rate depends on a family’s gross income. Rentals include studios, one-bedroom apartments, and two-bedroom apartments. Many locations offer group activities and in-building events. Our facilities are Swartzberg House (on Touhy in Rogers Park), Krasnow Residence (on Demster in Skokie), Village Center (on Oakton in Skokie), and Robineau Residence (on Howard in Skokie). We are part of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago.

The Russian-speaking Service Coordinator links residents with support services in the community and works in collaboration with housing management to ensure a quality environment for the residents. This individual is responsible for analyzing resident needs and identifying and maintaining relationships with the providers of appropriate services.

Compensation: $21.00 per hour.

The employee has the option to become a dues-paying member of Service Employees International Union Local 73.

Shift

Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments within the first two weeks of a new tenant’s residency to determine individuals’ ability to function with Activities of Daily Living, and to learn their interests.
• Arrange for other needed services, i.e., homemaker, transportation, home-delivered melas, and personal care.
• Conduct at minimum, annual reassessments.
• Document and report changes in residents’ functioning.
• Work with family members, as well as residents, in meeting these needs.
• Work with discharge planners and rehabilitation programs for hospitalized residents.
• Provide residents with information on and referral to available government supported services (Nursing Home Services, Medicare/Medicaid Benefits, State Health Insurance Program, Medicaid Spend-Down Program, Food Stamps, QMB, Circuit Breakers).
• Work with providers in socialization, education, and health related events.
• Serve as advocate when needed.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, Gerontology, or related fields.
• At least 2 years’ experience required.
• Bilingual Russian and Englishrequired.

 Full-Time Benefits for Service Coordinator

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Life Insurance
• Spousal & Dependent Life Insurance
• Long Term & Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement for Nurses, Nurse Assistants, and CNAs
• Employee Purchase Discounts
• Employee Discounts on General Merchandise and Enjoyment
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Club Discounts
• Lunch and Learn Programs

CJE SeniorLife is an equal opportunity employer.