Program Care Coordinator - Adult Day Services (Temporary)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist in daily operation of CJE Adult Day Services programmatically and administratively.
• Conduct the inquiry, screening, and tour process for prospective Adult Day Service clients.
• Maintain the inquiry, screening, and tour tracking systems with detail and consistency.
• Coordinate and schedule activity calendar for ADS programs, volunteers, and entertainers.
• Lead, monitor, and assist with daily ADS programming.
• Assist with client care and needs, as appropriate within position.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Senior Manager of Cognitive Services.

Corporate Compliance

• Complies with safety policies and procedures.
• Adheres to laws regarding the protection, use, disclosure, and release of client and CJE business information.
• Attends required in services.
• Reports violations of law, regulations, policies, or procedures.
• Reports client abuse or neglect.
• Records documentation timely, accurately, and completely.
• This position has responsibility for HIPAA compliance.
• Exposure to bloodborne pathogens is not likely to occur in this position.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in related field preferred (Social Work, Public Health, Psychology, etc.)
• Experience working with older adults experiencing cognitive impairment.
• Experience with program development, community outreach, and community engagement.

Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• State of Illinois Driver's License (Current "C" class CDL license preferred).
• Must have a clean driving record for three years prior to employment, as certified by the Secretary of State's Office (MVR check).
• Must meet all approval requirements of the agency responsible for insuring CJE vehicles.

Other Qualifications

• Computer skills in Microsoft Office.
• Must be able to drive CJE vehicles to safely transport clients and other designated passengers to and from designated destinations observing all state traffic laws and Agency rules and regulations in accordance with pre-arranged schedule. Properly and safely operates all vehicle equipment including, but not limited to, lift, fire extinguisher, 2-way radio and emergency equipment.
• Pursuant to state requirement, may be required to furnish a record of a physical examination within six (6) months prior to assignment on the job with recertification if a communicable disease has been contracted after the initial examination. Must comply with CJE policies, rules and procedures pursuant to The Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 (alcohol and drug testing) and regulations issued by the Federal Highway Administration to implement the law.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to occasionally lift, push, or pull up to 25-50 pounds, such as assisting with client mobility, moving activity supplies, or emergency situations.
• Fine motor skills required for using computers, writing reports, and handling small objects or materials during activities.
• Must be able to speak clearly and confidently when facilitating programs, addressing clients, and communicating with staff and families.
• Must have adequate vision and hearing to observe client behavior, read documentation, and respond to verbal cues, alarms, or emergency signals.
• Frequent walking, standing, and moving throughout the facility to interact with clients, staff, and visitors.
• Regular bending, kneeling, crouching, and reaching when setting up programs, engaging clients in activities, or assisting with care coordination.
• No travel required.
• This position is 100% on-site.

Customer Service

Displays behavior that creates a customer service culture at CJE by understanding the needs of our clients and customers and demonstrating a strong bias toward service, quality, and customer satisfaction.

CJE Values

All staff should demonstrate the CJE Values in their behaviors and work practices.

• Respect-We recognize, honor, and acknowledge the inherent value of each person for their wisdom, their culture, their background, and their unique history.
• Advocacy-We encourage public policy which will benefit our clients by educating ourselves and the community. Furthermore, we give voice to our clients' needs and facilitate a positive action on their behalf.
• Compassion-We treat everyone with caring, sensitivity, understanding, and supportive responsiveness.
• Intention-We approach our work and each task with mindful consideration as to what we are doing and why we are doing it, as individuals and as an agency.
• Accountability-We are responsible individually and as an Agency for honest, accurate work and interaction with others. We plan strategically and provide measurable quality care with clear fiscal and ethical responsibility.
• Innovation -We continue to advance our knowledge and strive to develop, evaluate, and implement new and advanced programming and models of care to bring benefits to our clients, community, and broader older adult/health care environment.

CJE Way

• Positivity allows us to approach challenges with optimism and resilience, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
• Respect forms the foundation of our interactions, acknowledging the inherent dignity and worth of every individual we encounter.
• Patience reminds us to listen attentively, communicate effectively, and demonstrate empathy in all situations.
• Kindness encourages us to show empathy and understanding towards others, creating a sense of belonging and community.

CJE SeniorLife is an equal opportunity employer.