Care Manager

Care Manager

Location Des Plaines, Illinois 60016 Date Posted November 10, 2026 Job ID 15993 Employment Type Contract Pay rate $32/hour

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Geriatric Care Manager on behalf of an established, mission-driven nonprofit organization serving older adults and vulnerable individuals throughout the northwest suburbs of Chicago.

This is an exciting contract-to-hire opportunity serving as the founding Care Manager for a newly launched program. The selected professional will play a central role in developing and refining this pilot initiative, delivering personalized care management services, building community referral relationships, and helping establish a sustainable program model.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Geriatric Care Manager will provide comprehensive care management services to older adults and individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

The role involves coordinating medical, social, and community resources; conducting assessments; developing individualized care plans; supporting families and caregivers; and advocating for clients' long-term health, safety, independence, and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive client assessments, develop individualized care plans, and monitor client progress and evolving needs.
• Coordinate medical care, home health services, community resources, and other supportive services.
• Support older adults and families navigating dementia, chronic illness, cognitive decline, and complex care decisions.
• Provide education, advocacy, problem-solving, and guidance to family caregivers.
• Oversee and coordinate home health aides and other service providers to ensure quality and continuity of care.
• Facilitate communication between clients, families, physicians, healthcare providers, and community partners.
• Conduct regular home visits and accompany clients to appointments as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate client documentation, care plans, service records, and billing-related information.
• Collaborate with the organization's Older Adult Advocate to coordinate private-pay and charitable care management services.
• Develop referral relationships with hospitals, discharge planners, physicians, senior living communities, elder-law attorneys, and other professionals.
• Represent the program at community events and networking opportunities to increase awareness and generate referrals.
• Help establish workflows, service standards, and operational processes for the pilot program.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and recommend improvements to support long-term sustainability and growth.
• Maintain an expected caseload of 15-20 clients and/or 75-80% billable time.

Qualifications

• Professional experience working with older adults, particularly in care management, aging services, healthcare, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to assess client needs, coordinate services, and develop individualized care plans.
• Comfort conducting community outreach and developing professional referral relationships.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel throughout the northwest Chicago suburbs.
• Flexibility for occasional evening or weekend responsibilities based on client needs.
• Willingness to pursue a qualifying care management certification within the required timeframe if not already credentialed.

Preferred:

• Certified Case Manager (CCM), Certified Care Manager (CMC), Accredited Case Manager (ACM), or another recognized care management credential.
• Active clinical licensure such as RN, OT, PT, or a related professional credential.
• Experience with geriatric care management, dementia care, chronic disease management, or complex family care coordination.

Candidates without an existing qualifying credential must register for CCM exam preparation and sit for an appropriate care management certification examination within 90 days of employment.

Compensation & Benefits

The anticipated hourly rate for this position is $31-$33/hourly, depending on qualifications and experience plus a comprehensive benefits package!

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Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an award-winning national nonprofit recruitment and staffing specialist for nonprofit organizations, foundations, associations, and educational institutions! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals supporting incredible missions and programs. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire nonprofit recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.

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