Care Manager II Holocaust Survivor -Russian Speaking (...

Please note - this position requires oral fluency in both English and Russian.The Holocaust Community Services (HCS) Care Manager II - Russian Speaking position offers a unique opportunity for a dedicated social services professional to work directly with Holocaust Survivors providing financial assistance, case management, and socialization opportunities. Care Managers support survivor clients to maintain independence and dignity as they age, learn and promote awareness about the experiences they endured during the Holocaust, and help address the needs they have today as a result of those experiences.HCS is a team of approximately 25 talented professionals who strive to provide an affirming and supportive culture in which everyone can grow and thrive. All staff receive group and individual supervision weekly to enhance skills and support professional growth and self-care. In addition, HCS provides opportunities for ongoing professional education as well as reimbursement for CEUs and certifications.HCS is currently providing both in-person and remote services, and Care Managers have flexibility to determine their schedule with a mix of remote and office-based days. HCS offers a competitive salary, sign-on bonus, and comprehensive benefits package including affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance, and paid time off including vacation, sick days, and Jewish Holidays. Care Manager Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Maintain a client caseload, including conducting regular office-based, in-home, or remote assessments of Holocaust survivors' physical, functional, emotional, financial, and environmental systems; determine eligibility for financial assistance and other supportive services; complete documentation in a timely manner. Provide ongoing case management, resource linkage, and support services to clients as needed.Participate in weekly individual supervisioncase consultation and weekly team meetings.Participate in program planning and implementation, including cultural and socialization programs such as "Caf Europa," Holocaust commemorations, and holiday and birthday celebrations.Depending on professional interest, may provide counseling andor co-facilitate survivor support groups or classes.Based on professional interest, may lead or participate in professional presentations and community education; as opportunities arise, may attend trainings and conferences locally or nationally. Qualifications, Education, and Experience The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, andor ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in gerontology, social services, psychology, or other related areas; graduate degree preferredBilingual in English and Russian with oral and written fluency in both languagesValid driver's license and car required for travel throughout the city and suburbsMinimum 2 years of social services experienceExcellent computer skills, including MS OfficeStrong organizational skillsSensitive interpersonal and oral communication skillsKnowledge of human behavior and experience with older adults preferredKnowledge of trauma and trauma-informed care preferredUnderstanding and knowledge of local Jewish Communal Activities preferredCJE SeniorLife is an equal opportunity employer.#CJESL11 Equal Opportunity EmployerProtected VeteransIndividuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Created: 2025-02-17