Are you committed to improving the quality of life and maintaining the dignity of the people we serve and those who care for them? Then, this might be the perfect place for you!

AgeOptions is recognized nationally as a leader in developing and helping to deliver innovative community-based resources and options to older populations in transition. Through our network of community agencies, we serve over 200,000 people annually.

Our offices are conveniently located in downtown Oak Park, Illinois, near the Green Line ‘L’ and Metra train station. We offer a fun, casual work environment with competitive salaries and a strong benefit package. To learn more about what we do, please visit our website at: AgeOptions (www.ageoptions.org)

The Home Options Path to Empowerment (H.O.P.E) Program is one of our innovative community-based programs and helps individuals move into their own home in the community and supports our members so they are safe, comfortable and happy. This innovative program uses interdisciplinary teams of social workers, community care partners, nurses and outreach practitioners to assist members to transition to community living.

You will assess people living in nursing homes who may be able to live in the community with supportive services, develop person centered care plans and coordinate activities to support their move into the community. Bring your experience and passion to support the independence and well being of our clients!

What will you be doing:

• Assess nursing home residents through interviews with the individual, family members/supports, and nursing home staff, and review facility records, to identify strengths, developmental areas, and independent living skills to support their transition into the community.
• Develop a comprehensive, person-centered service plan for each resident and monitor and update service plan according to program guidelines.
• Facilitate discharge planning and transition to community with client, nursing facility staff, health plan, and other identified supports.
• Provide comprehensive care management after the client transitions into the community, including coordinating benefits, in-home services and community resources; schedules medical appointments; and advocates for clients as needed.
• Collaborate with partner agencies to facilitate all aspects of the transition.
• Follow all program standards and procedures.

What knowledge and experience are we looking for:

• Nurses with RN certification.
• Social Workers with Bachelor's or Master's Degree (MA, MSW) in social work, counseling, psychology, or related field.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), preferred
• Minimum of 1 year experience in providing social services
• Interest in working directly with individuals and assisting them with transitions
• Experience in working directly with clients with severe mental health conditions, drug/alcohol abuse and/or complicated physical illness preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills needed, with demonstrated ability to engage clients
• Computer skills required: Microsoft Office Suite; ability to learn proprietary program databases
• Knowledge of community supportive services
• Sensitivity to cultural diversity
• Ability to work with people who have multi-faceted needs
• This position regularly works in the field and must travel throughout the greater Chicagoland area (city, suburbs and collar suburbs). Daily access to reliable transportation is a requirement.
• Experience with Community Care Program (CCP) or other care management program, preferred
• Experience with Colbert and/or Williams consent decrees, preferred

If you are a social services professional with an outgoing and caring demeanor and at a point to make a move, here’s where you can have an impact

AgeOptions is an Equal Opportunity Employer where diversity is celebrated and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all

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Job Benefits:

The starting salary range for this role is $44,000-$60,000 annually and $60,000 to $78,000 for nurses; based upon an individual's experience, education and licensing and our internal equity.

In addition to your annual salary AgeOptions makes a 5% contribution to your 403(b) whether your contribute or not!!

This is a full time role and includes ability to participate in our medical, dental and vision plans

We work in a hybrid environment and this role will have responsibilities in the office and in the field as well as the ability to work remotely regularly.
From: AgeOptions