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Cognitive Care Navigator
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What they do
A Patient Advocate or Navigator provides direct assistance to patients at a health care or long term care facility. Guides patients in understanding their options and making important decisions about their treatment plans and medical costs; provides emotional support; and serves as a liaison with health care providers.
$50,814 / year median in Illinois
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults. As a Cognitive Care Navigator, you will support individuals experiencing memory loss, cognitive changes, dementia, and related conditions, along with their care partners and families. You will help them understand their options, access appropriate resources, and feel supported before, during, and after diagnosis. You will provide cognitive care navigation, coordinate memory-screening initiatives, support caregivers, and contribute to community education and outreach. Working with Adult Day Services, Clinical Intake, Care Management, and other interdisciplinary teams, you will help promote early identification and coordinated support for individuals and families navigating cognitive change. Compensation $60,000 to $65,000. Employment status Full-time, salaried, exempt. Schedule Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Location Zoller/Kaplan Families Center for Cognitive Services Work arrangement On-site. Travel None. Union status Union membership with SEIU Local 73 is an option. Application requirement Résumé; cover letter preferred. CJE SeniorLife is a leading provider of services for older adults, dedicated to enhancing quality of life through compassionate care, innovation, and community engagement. Guided by our mission to support older adults in living with dignity, purpose, and connection, we provide a comprehensive range of programs and services that meet the evolving needs of the communities we serve. Cognitive Screening & Early Intervention Provides consultations, education, support, and referrals to individuals and care partners experiencing cognitive concerns. Coordinates the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) National Memory Screening Program and related screening initiatives. Maintains screening documentation, outcomes tracking, and program reporting. Supports cognitive health awareness, outreach, and early intervention efforts throughout the community. Provides consultations, education, support, and referrals to individuals and care partners experiencing cognitive concerns. Coordinates the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) National Memory Screening Program and related screening initiatives. Maintains screening documentation, outcomes tracking, and program reporting. Supports cognitive health awareness, outreach, and early intervention efforts throughout the community. Cognitive Care Navigation Provides individualized cognitive care consultations for individuals experiencing memory concerns and cognitive changes and their care partners. Educates and supports individuals and families in understanding diagnoses, disease progression, care options, and available resources. Connects individuals and care partners with appropriate CJE programs, community services, and support. Assists with care planning, transitions, safety concerns, and other cognitive care needs. Offers ongoing guidance during periods of adjustment and decision-making. Family & Caregiver Support Provides individualized cognitive care consultations for individuals experiencing memory concerns and cognitive changes and their care partners. Educates and supports individuals and families in understanding diagnoses, disease progression, care options, and available resources. Connects individuals and care partners with appropriate CJE programs, community services, and support. Assists with care planning, transitions, safety concerns, and other cognitive care needs. Offers ongoing guidance during periods of adjustment and decision-making. Provides short-term supportive counseling, emotional support, and problem-solving assistance to individuals and caregivers. Facilitates caregiver education, support, and learning opportunities and programs. Develops and maintains caregiver resources and educational materials. Provides short-term supportive counseling, emotional support, and problem-solving assistance to individuals and caregivers. Facilitates caregiver education, support, and learning opportunities and programs. Develops and maintains caregiver resources and educational materials. Community Outreach & Program Development Conducts presentations, workshops, and educational programs on cognitive health, dementia, caregiving, and related topics. Supports outreach efforts that increase awareness of CJE's cognitive services and available community resources. Assists with program development, implementation, evaluation, and growth initiatives within the Center for Cognitive Services. Supports grant activities, data collection, outcomes tracking, and reporting requirements. Conducts presentations, workshops, and educational programs on cognitive health, dementia, caregiving, and related topics. Supports outreach efforts that increase awareness of CJE's cognitive services and available community resources. Assists with program development, implementation, evaluation, and growth initiatives within the Center for Cognitive Services. Supports grant activities, data collection, outcomes tracking, and reporting requirements. Interdisciplinary Collaboration Collaborates with Adult Day Services, Care Management, Clinical Intake, and other CJE departments to ensure coordinated support for individuals and care partners. Serves as an internal resource on dementia, cognitive impairment, caregiver support, and community resources. Maintains accurate documentation in accordance with agency standards, regulatory requirements, and HIPAA guidelines. Collaborates with Adult Day Services, Care Management, Clinical Intake, and other CJE departments to ensure coordinated support for individuals and care partners. Serves as an internal resource on dementia, cognitive impairment, caregiver support, and community resources. Maintains accurate documentation in accordance with agency standards, regulatory requirements, and HIPAA guidelines. 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. Having or being eligible for an Illinois Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensure is preferred. Experience with outreach, public speaking, and program development preferred. Cognitive changes can leave individuals and families uncertain about what comes next. In this role, you will help them better understand their options, connect with appropriate 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 periods. 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 This role is 100% on-site. If this opportunity aligns with your experience and interests, we invite you to apply and learn more about joining CJE SeniorLife. CJE SeniorLife is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. #CJESL11