Service Coordinator (Part Time)

CJE SeniorLife•Chicago, IL

16d•$22•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Service Coordinator at Village Center and Swartzberg House, you will play a key role in supporting older adults by connecting them with essential services that promote independence, well-being, and quality of life. Working closely with residents, families, housing management, and community providers, you will assess individual needs, coordinate resources, and advocate for appropriate support services. This role combines relationship-building, care coordination, and problem-solving to ensure residents have access to the programs and assistance they need to thrive in a supportive housing environment. This is a hybrid role.

Requirements

At least a bachelor’s degree in social work, gerontology, or a related field is required.
At least 2 years of experience is required.
Bilingual Russian and English fluency where appropriate.

Responsibilities

Conducts 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.
Arranges for other needed services, i.e., homemaker, transportation, home-delivered meals, and personal care.
Conducts at minimum annual reassessments.
Documents and reports changes in residents’ functioning.
Works with residents and, at times, their families in meeting residents’ needs.
Works with discharge planners and rehabilitation programs for hospitalized residents.
Provides 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).
Works with providers in socialization, education, and health related events.
Serves as advocate when needed.