Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago·Matteson, Illinois
The Care Coordinator will conduct timely assessments for elderly and frail clients in community settings, develop comprehensive care plans, and provide ongoing case management and referrals. Responsibilities also include ensuring accurate documentation, collaborating with internal teams, and traveling to assigned communities to deliver high-quality client care.
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago partners with mission-driven people and organizations across Cook and Lake counties to witness a message of mercy and hope to a world in need by improving lives and nourishing spirits; strengthening and empowering people, families, and communities; and committing to being present to our times through the eyes of faith.
Role Overview The Care Coordinator conducts timely assessments for elderly and frail clients in community settings, develops and maintains comprehensive care plans, provides ongoing case management and referrals, ensures accurate documentation and certifications, collaborates with internal teams, travels within assigned communities, and engages in continuous learning to support high‑quality client care.
Job Responsibilities
Engage and assess the complex needs of elderly, frail and clients in community settings. Gather information, develops care plans and connects clients to other resources and supports.
Conduct assessments for new and existing program participants within established timelines. Provide case management services. Develop well written and effective care plans which appropriately match the needs of the client. Maintain care plans and client confidentiality.
Make appropriate referrals, monitors client services, documents services provided within established timelines. Maintain up-to-date client files and databases. Attend required meeting and trainings. Maintain mandatory certification.
Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and team members as needed.
Required to travel independently throughout assigned communities to complete position duties
Engage in ongoing learning, training, and skill development, seeking and applying feedback to continuously improve performance and contribute to team and organizational success.
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Market context
In Illinois, Care Coordinator roles are often tied to aging-network, case-management, and community-based service needs, so candidates with related experience are commonly in demand. These positions are competitive because employers look for a bachelor’s degree, 1-3 years of relevant experience, and strong organization, communication, and problem-solving skills. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then tailor your application to highlight care coordination, case management, and client-facing work.
