To apply via text, text 10595 to 334-518-4376.

Position Summary: Responsible for initiating home care services for newly referred clients. Additionally, the Start of Care Specialist will match appropriate home care aides with client�s to promote independent living at home.

Hours: Full Time Monday through Friday 8 am - 5 pm

Location: 2333-2341 W. 95th Street Bldg. C, Suite 2 Chicago IL

At Addus we offer our team the best:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Continued Education
• PTO Plan
• Retirement Planning
• Life Insurance
• Employee discounts

Essential Duties:

• Initiates Home Care Services for new clients in accordance with established payor timelines
• Facilitates communication between new clients, home care aides, case managers and the branch
• Completes and coordinates client/employee schedules in accordance with the client�s plan of care while remaining within authorized service hours
• Communicates changes in service needs to referral agency staff and branch management
• Schedules preferred workers/family caregivers for pre-employment training
• Resolves consumer complaints within the scope of authority
• Notifies branch management of significant events related to service delivery
• Notifies Service Coordinators of new clients received within assigned service area
• Performs other duties as assigned

Position Requirements & Competencies:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Data Entry
• Customer Service
• Case Management
• Computer proficiency - MS Office
• Occasional travel between facilities may be required
• Must have reliable transportation, valid driver license and state required insurance