Care Coordinator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Conducts visits to Medicaid members in their residences, Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs), Long-Term Care Facilities, and other care environments – 75-90% local travel (refer to the Additional Information section).

• Ensures that members receive services in the least restrictive environment to achieve and/or maintain optimal well-being by evaluating their care requirements.

• Identifies and addresses obstacles that impede effective care.

• Develops and implements strategies to satisfy care needs.

• Coordinates services, monitors, and assesses the case management plan in relation to the member's personal objectives.

• Guarantees that the member progresses towards desired results by consistently monitoring patient care through assessments, data collection, discussions with the member, and proactive care planning.

• Directs members and their families to suitable resources for their care.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in social sciences, social work, human services, or a related discipline.

• A valid, unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of Illinois, along with one (1) year of experience in performing comprehensive assessments and providing formal services to elderly individuals.

• Applicants must live in Cook County, IL, within one of the following ZIP codes, or within a 10-mile radius of these Zip Codes: 60068, 60131, 60171, 60176, 60613, 60614, 60618, 60625, 60626, 60630, 60631, 60633, 60634, 60639, 60640, 60641, 60645, 60646, 60647, 60657, 60659, 60660, 60706, 60707, 60712.

• A minimum of one (1) year of experience in healthcare and/or case management.

• A minimum of one (1) year of experience working with Medicare and Medicaid recipients, long-term care services, Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS), and/or managed care organizations.

• Proficiency in utilizing various electronic information applications/software programs including electronic medical records.

• Willingness to travel within the region to meet face-to-face with members and/or their families, community partners, and care teams.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) retirement savings plan.

• Time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave).

• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.

• Life insurance.