Caseworker - Elderly Guardianship

Job Summary:¸ Oversee and provide therapeutic services to a specialized population of elderly and other vulnerable populations in need within the office’s service area. This is a part-time position up to 18 hours per week.

Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Offer direct service to clients within the Elderly Guardianship program including clients with developmental disabilities and mental illness.

2. Provide “on call” service for clients in the Elderly Guardianship program.

3. Receive clients from Eldercare Options Coordinator and assist with the court process as needed and directed.

4. Perform project required record keeping in a timely manner consistent with the funding sources and COA requirements.

5. Offer assessment and referral services to elderly clients according to their specific needs.

6. Make monthly visits to clients.

7. Attend Care Plans, annual staffing and all other meetings for clients.

8. Work closely with doctors, nursing home, attorneys and funeral homes as needed.

9. Serve as the agency representative with other community organizations serving the elderly, as directed by the supervisor.

10. Work in a cooperative manner with the supervisor and administrative office staff in the enhancement and/or development of Elderly Guardianship program.

12. Attend necessary and required training to maintain and implement current knowledge of program and elderly services.

13. Report incidents of suspected abuse and neglect to all appointed entities as listed in procedures.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities, Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Social Work or human services field
• 3-5 years of direct service experience in related field (social work and/or human services
• Ability to accept instructions and apply them in a logical and responsible manner and to make productive us of unsupervised time.
• Sensitivity and respect for populations of individuals who may be considered marginalized regarding their socio-economic, emotional, physical and spiritual backgrounds and the ability to work within a team concept and the philosophy of the agency mission.
• Dependable car, valid drivers license and current auto insurance in compliance with all state and federal regulations
• Maturity, flexibility, dependability and strong organizational skills.

Related Job Requirements: In state travel required with self-insured vehicle; accessibility outside normal work hours; driving imperative position requires meeting all criteria set forth by our auto insurance carrier.

Who We Are:

Catholic Charities is proud of its 90-plus year history of providing vital social services in our Diocese. Today, we maintain a substantial presence in ten communities throughout the twenty-eight counties of central Illinois. Area Offices operate in the communities of Alton, Carlinville, Decatur, Effingham, Granite City, Mattoon, Quincy, and Springfield. In addition, Catholic Charities manages facilities in Alton (Catholic Children's Home) and Beardstown (The St. Anne Residence). The agency has earned national reaccreditation through COA, the Council on Accreditation for Children and Family Services, which certifies that all programs meet best practice social service standards. This certification is the result of a monumental effort by Catholic Charities staff throughout the Diocese working together to modify and improve the delivery of services to our deserving clients.

The agency partners with many volunteers who are dedicated to the success of the local Catholic Charities operations. Advisory boards are excellent examples of such partnerships. The local advisory boards are comprised of special individuals who serve as the agency's vital link to the needs of our communities; they provide invaluable advocacy and support. Over the years, these advisory boards have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to ensure that the mission of Catholic Charities remains viable and responsive.

Our vast array of "Continuum of Care" services include counseling programs, senior services and guardianship, health care, residential care, independent living, special education, emergency shelter care, family preservation services, food and clothing distribution, St. John's Breadline, Meals on Wheels in Decatur, crisis assistance, Med-Assist, Mobile Food Pantry, Catholic Charities Legal Services, The St. Anne Residence and discount resale stores. Catholic Charities seeks to respond to the needs of its communities through these diverse programs. Every year, this objective is realized as literally thousands of children and families are positively impacted by our efforts.

***Although being a member of the Catholic faith is not a requirement to be employed by Catholic Charities, it is expected and required of all employees to respect, support and uphold the mission of Catholic Charities which is “to extend to all the healing and empowering presence of Jesus”.