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• Offer ongoing guidance during periods of adjustment and decision-making.
• Family & Caregiver Support
• Provide short-term supportive counseling, emotional support, and problem-solving assistance to individuals and caregivers.
• Facilitate caregiver education, support, and learning opportunities and programs.
• Develop and maintain caregiver resources and educational materials.
• Community Outreach & Program Development
• Conduct presentations, workshops, and educational programs on cognitive health, dementia, caregiving, and related topics.
• Support outreach efforts that increase awareness of CJE's cognitive services and available community resources.
• Assist with program development, implementation, evaluation, and growth initiatives within the Center for Cognitive Services.
• Support grant activities, data collection, outcomes tracking, and reporting requirements.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Collaborate with Adult Day Services, Care Management, Clinical Intake, and other CJE departments to ensure coordinated support for individuals and care partners.
• Serve as an internal resource on dementia, cognitive impairment, caregiver support, and community resources.
• Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with agency standards, regulatory requirements, and HIPAA guidelines.
What You'll Bring
Required qualifications
• A master's degree in social work (MSW) is required.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience with older adults, caregivers, or individuals with dementia or related conditions is required.
• Experience in counseling, care coordination, navigation, caregiver support, assessments, and resource referral is required.
• Knowledge of ADRD, mild neurocognitive disorder, caregiver needs, and community resources is required.
Preferred qualifications
• Having or being eligible for an Illinois Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensure is preferred.
• Experience with outreach, public speaking, and program development preferred.
Why This Role Matters
Cognitive changes can leave individuals and families uncertain about what comes next. In this role, you'll help them better understand their options, connect with the right support, and make informed decisions throughout the course of cognitive change. Your work will also strengthen early identification, caregiver support, and coordination across CJE's cognitive care continuum, helping individuals and their care partners feel supported, informed, and connected during challenging times.
Benefits and Support
For eligible full-time employees
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Employer-provided life insurance, with optional spouse and dependent coverage
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Retirement plan
• Employee assistance program
• Employee purchase and health club discounts
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible nursing positions
Work Arrangement
This role is 100% on-site.
Ready to Make an Impact?
If this opportunity aligns with your experience and interests, we invite you to apply and learn more about joining CJE SeniorLife.
Equal Opportunity Employer
CJE SeniorLife is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
