Career Opportunities
Elderwerks specializes in assisting older adults, seniors, and families with senior living coordination, advocacy, and education. We are currently hiring Senior Advisors across northern Illinois. Please send your resume to help@elderwerks.org if interested.
Senior Advisor
Elderwerks Senior Advisors are an important part of our not-for-profit organization. They help families find senior housing, care, support, and benefits as well as support the senior communities, hospitals, and other organizations in their area. The following are the requirements for this position:
- Ability to meet multiple demands and diverse needs in fast-paced,changing environments.
- Excellent time management and planning skills.
- Superior interpersonal skills and ability to work extremely well as part of a team.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent persuasion and negotiation skills, and ability to build rapport.
- Strong analytical skills partnered with a creative mind.
- Skilled in developing and delivering engaging, articulate audience presentations.
- Ability to evaluate the cost of a program and determine the relative benefits for the organization.
- Ability to work well under pressure and manage sensitive or controversial subjects with tact, kindness, and professionalism.
- Must have a background in the senior industry.
- Must be proficient in Apple iPhones and iPads.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, or related software.
- Must be empathetic and want to help seniors.
- Must be able to work independently at home with supportive computer equipment andd an iPad or laptop to assist when on the road.
- Advisors represent Elderwerks and must always dress appropriately for all events, meetings and business afterhours.
- Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs.
- Previous experience will be reviewed.
This is a commissioned-based position.