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CAREERS
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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
Caseworker, Community Care Program (CCP)
Overview: The Caseworker provides a comprehensive needs assessment and service coordination to assist older persons in gaining access to, and receive, needed services.
This position is full-time, salary, non-exempt.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provide initial profession evaluation to determine client needs and provide guidance and/or referral to appropriate services. The setting may be in a private home or a healthcare facility.
- Develop service/treatment plans for clients.
- Arrange and coordinate services from approved vendor pool.
- Collaborate with other staff to discuss clients’ best interest.
- Manages a CCP caseload, including monitoring of CCP service delivery.
- Provides ongoing support to clients and families as needed.
- Maintain complete, accurate, and timely casework documentation.
- Participates in related special projects and other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Bachelor Degree from an accredited institution is required. We will consider all fields of study but some training in social work, counseling, psychology, human services, or related field is helpful.
- Sound computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
- Sound written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population.
- Good time and project management skills to prioritize and to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
Benefits:
- We will provide full, comprehensive training in a supportive, friendly environment.
- Hybrid home-office schedule possible after 6 months
- Health and AFLAC available
- Life & Dental free to employees
- 403b with generous employer contribution
- Generous time-off benefit
This position requires a car and proof of auto insurance. Mileage expenses are reimbursed.
All employees must successfully pass a criminal background check and provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
Email your resume and cover letter to jobs@Pathlights.org with the code CCP923 in the subject line of your email.
Coordinator, Choices for Care
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. Our mission is to empower individuals navigating the aging life cycle with a focus on those 60 years of age and older.
We aim to be the premier leader in human services, supporting individuals regardless of demographics or circumstances by maximizing potential across the life cycle, providing innovative opportunities and solutions, and partnering with families and communities.
Overview: Pathlights’ Choices for Care program is aimed at decreasing the chances of older adults being re-admitted to the hospitals and helps ensure proper services are in place following discharge from a hospital or rehabilitation stay. You will provide initial professional evaluation to determine client needs and provide guidance and/or referral to appropriate services.
We will provide full, comprehensive training in a supportive, friendly environment.
This position is full-time, salary, non-exempt.
Requirements:
- Bachelor Degree from an accredited institution is required. We will consider all fields of study but training in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field preferred.
- Sound computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
- Sound written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population.
- Good time and project management skills to prioritize assignments.
Benefits:
- Relaxed, friendly environment
- Health and AFLAC available
- Life & Dental free to employees
- 403b with generous employer contribution
- Generous time-off benefit
This position requires a car and proof of auto insurance. Mileage expenses are reimbursed.
All employees must successfully pass a criminal background check and provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
Email your resume and cover letter to jobs@Pathlights.org with the code CFC823 in the subject line of your email.
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
