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Employment opportunities with senior housing communities and senior care providers that are part of the Elderwerks network. If you are a partner of Elderwerks, please send us your job openings and we'll post here.
 
Senior Advisor
The Senior Advisor represents Elderwerks at events, visits all the senior communities within a 20 mile radius (or more) of their non-exclusive territory, builds relationships, and helps seniors and their families. Specific to DuPage County.
 
Overview:
  • Support seniors and families with their senior housing and home care needs.
  • Answer questions about any aging topic and refer support services to ensure they are legally supported; they receive the benefits due and are offered any other important services to help them at home or transition to senior housing.
  • Refer appropriate communities and home care agencies without bias regarding your income. Builds and maintains relationships with both the professional community and public-at-large to increase the visibility of Elderwerks in the community.
  • Reaches across all levels and departments to identify what makes Elderwerks unique and communicates it to the public 
  • Represents Elderwerks at networking events, outreach opportunities, trade shows, and conferences in conjunction with Elderwerks employees.
  • Create a respectful reputation representing Elderwerks as a not-for-profit.
  • Advances the mission and goals of Elderwerks through planning, developing, implementing, and organizing special events, including community outreach programs, that will positively influence public opinion and promote Elderwerks.
  • Help deliver innovative marketing campaigns.
  • Assists with and helps manage Continuing Education events. All CEs are managed and approved by the Director of Education.
  • Partners with the Director of Education, Education Specialist, and Strategy Director to help meet the needs of the professionals with continuing education.
  • Able 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 and an iPad or laptop to assist when on the road.
  • Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs.
  • Previous experience will be reviewed.
For more information and to apply, email your resume to help@elderwerks.org.
Private Health Advisor - AVOA Health

Avoa Health is searching for Private Health Advisors. This person will support six to eight families at a time through a serious diagnosis, a complex chronic conditions, or the long work of aging, and stay with them. Nurses, social workers, and care managers all are welcome to apply. 

The candidate applying should have experience working independently and with kindness. Experience working without a supervisor down the hall, such as in home health, school nursing, or managing an independent caseload. The Advisor will be operating mostly outside hospital walls, where the real job is explaining things clearly to a family and being the one who keeps track. More information on this position can be found here.

Business Development Manager - FirstLight Home Care

Are you naturally good at building relationships? Do you want to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives while feeling respected, valued, and supported by your organization?

We’re a home care company proudly serving McHenry County, and we’re looking for someone who wants to become an important part of our team. We’re known for our positive culture, supportive environment, and commitment to putting our people first. If you’re compassionate, have a heart for seniors, and enjoy connecting with others, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Components of Position:

  • Establishes a networking plan to develop and maintain relationships with various referral sources by visiting and interacting with them to maintain and grow partner relationships.
  • Tracks networking efforts, reviews results with Administrator on a weekly basis, and revises plan as needed.
  • Attends networking events, trade shows, conferences, and expos.
  • Responsible for all marketing collateral.
  • Manages the CRM system for the agency, handling reporting and training other team members.
  • Manages the PPC and relationship with 3rd party company responsible for our Google ads along with updating other social media.

Benefits:

  • Competitive Salary (commensurate with experience) and Bonuses
  • Paid Time off
  • 401(k) Eligibility
  • Expense and mileage reimbursement

Minimum Qualifications:

  • One-year external sales or community outreach
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Experience in home care or senior industry preferred
  • Track record of being self-disciplined and able to reach goals with autonomy
  • Proven superior communication and presentation skills
  • Familiarity with CRM system(s)
  • Bachelor’s Degree, preferred, but not required
Email resume to mchenry.firstlighthomecare.com 

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