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Are you interested to join our team and make a difference? Check back often to find available openings here.

Pathlights employs more than 70 professionals to address the aging needs of our communities. Our diverse team consists of social workers with advanced degrees and certifications, care planning experts, and individuals with backgrounds in areas of safety, mental health, and disabilities.

The healthcare, aging, and disability environments are ever changing. Pathlights’ staff meets regularly to examine, discuss, and modify the approach to care and learn about the latest advances from local, state and national experts as well as through continuing education and certifications.

CURRENT JOB OPENINGS

Title: Caseworker, Choices for Care  Entry-level
FLSA Status: Full-time, salary, non-exempt
Department: Programs
Reports To: Manager, Programs

About Us:
Pathlights is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to assisting older people who reside in Palos, Lemont, Orland, and Worth Townships.  Pathlights informs, supports and empowers individuals and families as they navigate aging.

Position Description:

  1. Provide pre-screening assessments at all acute hospital settings within our contracted area and post screens for patients admitted to long-term care facilities within the agency’s contracted area.
  2. Assist in developing a comprehensive plan of care for older adults choosing to decline long term placement based on client’s ability to manage activities of daily living, cognitive function, emotional well-being, social and financial support.
  3. Assess clients in the hospital prior to discharge, in the home prior to placement, in the nursing home prior to discharge to the community as dictated by client need.
  4. Conduct Interim assessments and arrange for services from vendors.
  5. Respect the client’s right to self-determination
  6. Assist and involve families in decisions whenever appropriate
  7. Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with the standards of the State of Illinois Department on Aging Choices for Care Program
  8. Other duties assigned

Qualifications:

  • BA/BS degree in social science, social work or related field preferred but we will consider all degree fields
  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
  • Strong computer skills
  • Local travel required – must have own vehicle and vehicle insurance
  • Occasional weekend rotation (additional stipend paid)

This position requires a care and proof of auto insurance.

All employees must successfully pass a criminal background check.

Benefits & Wages:

  • Starting range $38,000 – $40,000
  • We will provide full, comprehensive training in a supportive, friendly environment
  • Health (BCBS IL HMO/PPO) & AFLAC available
  • Life & Dental free to employees
  • 403b with a 7% employer contribution
  • Generous time-off benefit & 12 holidays

Send your resume and cover email to jobs@pathlights.org with CFC0825 in the subject line of your email.

Learn more about us at www.pathlights.org

 

I have learned SO much here at Pathlights. I can’t believe how I have grown, not only as a social worker, but as a person. I am so grateful for all the opportunities presented to me.

— Amanda Ahlert

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Funding for Pathlights’ programs provided in whole or in part by AgeOptions and federal and state government agencies, made possible through the Older Americans Act. Additional funding for services is provided by State of Illinois, Cook County, local municipalities, United Way of Metro Chicago, and other community partners and interested parties. Pathlights does not discriminate in admission to programs or treatment of employment in compliance with appropriate state and federal statutes. If you feel you have been discriminated against, call 708.361.0219.