This position will be based out of our office's in Champaign, IL, Peoria IL. This position may have the option to work from home on most days while traveling into the office or to events as needed. We offer a very competitive benefits package: State of IL employee health/vision/dental, starting accrual of 5 weeks' vacation/year, over a dozen paid holidays, and a dozen sick days. Retirement is through the State Universities Retirement System.

For full consideration, all applicants must apply on the UIC Job Board located at:
https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/8982?c=uic
All application materials must be received by 4/07/2024.

Position Summary
Primary responsibility is to assist the Home Care Regional Manager in planning, directing, monitoring and supervising regional office staff. Provides direct supervision to assigned regional office staff. May provide care coordination services within an assigned geographic area as necessary.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists in hiring, training, evaluation, and discipline and may be responsible for direct supervision of assigned regional office staff.
• May provide care coordination services to families eligible for DSCC services within a geographic area as assigned
• Assists in reviewing/processing Care Coordinator activities in compliance with all rules, policies and procedures as directed.
• Assists RM in meeting the operational needs of the Regional Office as directed.
• Provides consultation to other members of the multi-disciplinary team, utilizing skills and knowledge acquired from academic training and professional experience.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree

Based on position requirements, additional education, training, and/or work experience in the area of specialization inherent to the position, may be required.

Additional education, training and/or work experience in the area of specialization:

Bachelor's Degree in either nursing, social work, speech pathology, or related field.

At least one year of experience in either nursing, social work, speech pathology, or related field.

The University of Illinois at Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability.

Offers of employment by the University of Illinois may be subject to approval by the University’s Board of Trustees. The University of Illinois may conduct background checks and other pre-employment assessments on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background Checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law.

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=1411899

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $62,000.00 - $68,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Champaign, IL 61820: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• Is your Bachelor's degree in either nursing, social work, speech pathology, or related field?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Champaign, IL 61820: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Champaign, IL 61820