Care Coordinator - 2601 W Marquette Rd Chicago

Care Coordinator – Direct Hire

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• Location: Chicago, IL 60629 (Field-Based/Community-Based)
• Employment Type: Direct Hire (Contract-to-Hire Option)
• Compensation: $23.00/hour
• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday
• Target Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Education Requirement: Bachelor's Degree Required

Position Overview

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about social services, case management, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of others. The Care Coordinator will be responsible for conducting participant assessments, developing individualized care plans, coordinating community resources, and ensuring participants receive the services necessary to maintain their independence and quality of life.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree, strong interpersonal skills, excellent documentation abilities, and experience working with seniors, individuals with disabilities, or underserved populations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of elderly and vulnerable individuals to evaluate their physical, emotional, social, and environmental needs.
• Complete approximately 40 participant assessments per month, while maintaining accurate and timely documentation.
• Conduct in-person visits at participants' homes, hospitals, nursing facilities, and other community locations.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized care plans based on participant needs and available resources.
• Provide ongoing case management services, including participant follow-up, referrals, and service coordination.
• Connect participants and families with community resources, healthcare providers, housing assistance, and supportive services.
• Maintain detailed case notes, assessment records, and participant documentation in accordance with Illinois Department on Aging (IDOA) guidelines.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals, social service agencies, family members, and community organizations to ensure continuity of care.
• Identify changes in participant needs and make appropriate adjustments to care plans and service recommendations.
• Independently manage scheduling, field visits, documentation deadlines, and participant communication.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, program requirements, and applicable state regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; degrees in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, Healthcare Administration, or a related field are preferred.
• Previous experience in case management, care coordination, social services, community outreach, or a related participant-facing role preferred.
• Experience working with elderly individuals, individuals with disabilities, or vulnerable populations strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with conducting assessments, developing care plans, coordinating referrals, or managing participant caseloads.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities independently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including accurate and timely case documentation.
• Ability to build positive relationships with participants, families, healthcare providers, and community partners.
• Comfortable conducting field visits throughout assigned Chicago communities.
• Proficiency with electronic documentation systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently while remaining collaborative and accountable to the team.

Work Environment

This position combines community-based fieldwork with in-office documentation and team collaboration. Care Coordinators will travel throughout assigned Chicago neighborhoods,

The role requires flexibility, strong scheduling skills, and the ability to balance participant visits, assessments, documentation, and follow-up responsibilities.

LNOSHR

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Engineering, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search, LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.

LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends, hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's Compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here: View a full list of our benefits here. xhyhwjd

All assignments are at-will and their duration is subject to change.