Employment and Volunteer Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in Oak Park Township.  Currently, we have the following job openings.

 

Case Management Support – Full Time

Oak Park Township Senior Services is seeking a full time Case Management Support staff person. This position is responsible for working seamlessly with the Care Coordination team and other Township staff to ensure the smooth operation of billing, data collection, and quality assurance metrics for local, state, and federal services.

The Case Management Support person will:

• Process billing for all participant assessments
• Maintain Illinois Department on Aging database accuracy, completing updates as needed
• Provide quality assurance to ensure all cases assessed and billed within IDOA fiscal year
• Maintain hardcopy/electronic files & reports, and reconcile accounts programs
• Maintain inventory of electronic forms files for the programs and audits
• Provide secretarial support for meetings - record and distribute minutes, arrange meetings and send meeting notices
• Archive files according to Township regulations
• Provide clerical support for client statements/data entry for Title III programming
• Provide support for state, senior center, and NAPIS computer systems
• Ensure electronic distribution of incoming fax documents to Senior Services staff
• Handle technology support requests from the Case Management team
• Provide support to the team for clerical tasks during transition to web-based database

Requirements of the position:

• Associates degree from an accredited institution - human service or business- related field
• Basic knowledge of computer systems including hardware, troubleshooting, basic database environments, applicant tracking systems, Windows 10, and Microsoft Office 365 and web-based applications
• Good communication and writing skills, bilingual a plus
• One year of experience in service provision to older adults helpful

The mission of Oak Park Township is to provide locally governed supportive services to our community. The Township is a well-known and respected community partner and the leading provider of proactive, responsive, and supportive services for all residents at every stage of life. The values of service, community, and caring guide the work we do.

Oak Park Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For more information on Oak Park Township, please visit our website at https://oakparktownship.org/. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to Pamela Mahn at pmahn@oakparktownship.org by Friday, October 2, 2020.  The full job description may be downloaded at this link.

 

Care Coordinator – Full Time – Saturday is a required work day for this position

Oak Park Township is seeking a full time Care Coordinator to serve as a member of the Senior Services team to provide case management for older adults to maximize functioning and independence within the community.

The Care Coordinator will:

• Conduct in-home comprehensive assessments that identify the needs of the older adult client
• Develop client care plans to address and coordinate services with aging service providers
• Provide advocacy and ensure the provision of holistic, comprehensive case management
• Support the client in obtaining or maintaining public entitlements and other community services
• Identify and develop support systems that promote independent living and community integration
• Coordinate with treatment providers to ensure comprehensive needs of the client are being met
• Perform responsibilities of the role in accordance with local, state and federal funding standards
• Provide Choices for Care Screenings to local hospital patients on Saturdays and for vacation relief
• Educate residents about programs and services for older adults available in the community

Requirements of the position:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field
• Practical knowledge of the social, psychological, and physiologic aspects of aging
• Current driver’s license and proof of auto insurance
• Illinois Department on Aging Community Care Program trained, or within three months of hire
• Experience with Windows 10, Microsoft Office 365, web-based applications, basic database environments, and applicant tracking systems
• Excellent communication, active listening, and writing skills; bilingual a plus
• Basic knowledge of Older Americans Act Services, Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, SSDI, and the Community Care Program is preferred

The mission of Oak Park Township is to provide locally governed supportive services to our community. The Township is a well-known and respected community partner and the leading provider of proactive, responsive, and supportive services for all residents at every stage of life. The values of service, community, and caring guide the work we do.

Oak Park Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For more information on Oak Park Township, please visit our website at https://oakparktownship.org/.

Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter and salary requirements to Mary Anne Ojeda at mojeda@oakparktownship.org by Friday, October 2, 2020.  The full job description may be downloaded at this link.

 

 

Older Adult Benefits Clerk – Part Time 20 hours per week

Oak Park Township is seeking a part time Older Adult Benefits Clerk to serve as a member of the Senior Services team to provide support to the Older Adult Benefits Specialist and assist older adults in successful applications for various public benefit programs.

The Older Adult Benefits Clerk will be responsible for:

• Conducting in-person or phone screenings to educate participants regarding program benefits and to determine eligibility
• Enrolling participants in public benefit programs including Benefits Access Applications (BAA), Medicare Part D, Low Income Subsidy (LIS), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicare Savings Program (MSP), and Medicaid to increase the economic security of the older adult
• Performing research and provides information to older adults, their families, or referral agencies through telephone contact, printed information, face-to-face contact and electronic means
• Coordinating and collaborating with other providers to ensure that the needs of the client are being met
• Conducting follow up to make sure benefits are received
• Performing responsibilities of the role in accordance with local, state, and federal funding standards
• Advocating on behalf of participants and their caregivers
• Educating residents about additional programs and services for older adults available in the community

Requirements of the position:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field or Associate’s degree and 2 years experience
• Current driver’s license and proof of auto insurance
• Experience with Windows 10, Microsoft Office 365 and web-based applications, basic database environments, and applicant tracking systems
• Practical knowledge of the social, psychological, and physiologic aspects of aging
• Excellent communication, active listening, and writing skills; bilingual a plus
• Previous experience with providing services to the older adult population is preferred
• Basic knowledge of Older Americans Act Services, Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, SSDI, and the Community Care Program is preferred

The mission of Oak Park Township is to provide locally governed supportive services to our community. The Township is a well-known and respected community partner and the leading provider of proactive, responsive, and supportive services for all residents at every stage of life. The values of service, community, and caring guide the work we do.

Oak Park Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For more information on Oak Park Township, please visit our website at https://oakparktownship.org/.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to Christine Brooks at cbrooks@oakparktownship.org by Friday, October 9, 2020.  The full job description may be downloaded at this link.

 

 

 Information and Assistance Specialist – Full Time

Oak Park Township is seeking a full time Information and Assistance Specialist. This position serves as the primary point of entry to field requests for older adult information, resources, and services in a professional manner.

The Information and Assistance Specialist will:

• Act as an advocate for seniors, family members, and caregivers to obtain resources and meet their needs
• Research and provide information via telephone, printed material, face-to-face contact and electronically
• Compile and ensure accurate data and service units are input into database to be reported to funders
• Provide Options Counseling to allow older adults, people with disabilities, family members, and caregivers to make consumer driven, informed decisions about long term supports that promote independent living
• Follow up to ensure that information is received and additional needs are met
• Ensure comprehensive resources including electronic database, brochures, and external information
• Serve as internal information resource to staff
• Collaborate on the planning, organizing and writing of the quarterly newsletter
• Serve as Volunteer Coordinator for the agency
• Perform clerical duties: document handling, paper and electronic mailings, data entry, etc

Requirements of the position:

• Bachelor’s degree required, BSW or related field
• Basic understanding and sensitivity to needs of older adult population and related services
• Experience with Microsoft Office 365 applications, database, and applicant tracking systems
• Excellent communication, active listening, and writing skills; bilingual a plus
• Certification by AgeOptions in Options Counseling; according to standards
• CIRS-A Certified Information & Referral Specialist; recertification as necessary
• Illinois ADRC Certification within one year of employment; recertification as necessary

The mission of Oak Park Township is to provide locally governed supportive services to our community. The Township is a well-known and respected community partner and the leading provider of proactive, responsive, and supportive services for all residents at every stage of life. The values of service, community, and caring guide the work we do.

Oak Park Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For more information on Oak Park Township, please visit our website at https://oakparktownship.org/.

Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to Antoinette Moody Sims at tmoodysims@oakparktownship.org by Friday, October 2, 2020.  The full job description may be downloaded at this link.