Aging Care Connections

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Health & Medicine
People with Disabilities
Seniors

Location

111 W. Harris AvenueLa Grange, IL 60525 United States

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http://www.agingcareconnections.org

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Advancement Volunteer

Flexible Schedule | La Grange, IL 60525

Advancement Volunteer Position Description: We are looking for an advancement volunteer to join us at Aging Care Connections! Our staff relies on volunteers to help us serve over 13,000 older adults and their families each year. Under the supervision of the Director of Philanthropy and Communications , you will: · Craft and edit email distribution lists · Data entry o Through DonorPerfect · Filing, organizing, and updating preexisting electronic files · Research local organizations and businesses · General clerical work · Grant prospect research · Assistance in assembling bulk mailings and other similar projects Qualifications · MOS (Excel, Word, occasionally PowerPoint) · Good communication skills · Accuracy in typing · Detail oriented and ability to follow steps

Date Posted: 2024-11-15
Front Desk Reception Volunteer

Flexible Schedule | La Grange, IL 60525

Aging Care Connections is seeking a front desk volunteer to answer phones and transfer calls, greet visitors and make appointments for programs we offer. Occasionally, help with organization projects (i.e. mail stuffing) will be needed. Skills Sought: Good communication skills and patience, as we work with older adults and people with disabilities over the phone and in person.

Date Posted: 2024-11-15
Bilingual SHIP Counselor

Flexible Schedule | La Grange, IL 60525

Position: Volunteer Bilingual Benefits/SHIP Counselor Primary Function: To advise older adults of available benefits assistance programs and assist in completing desired applications that include but are not limited to: Benefits Access Applications, Medicare Part D, Medicare Savings Programs, Low-Income Subsidies, Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Senior Exemption, Senior Freeze, etc. Position Responsibilities: Provide monthly calendar of availability to Receptionist for benefits appointment scheduling. O bjectively counsel older adults/Medicare beneficiaries, their caregivers or representatives who have issues and/or questions regarding Medicare, Medicare Supplement, Medicare managed care or other insurance and non-insurance/benefits related questions. Conduct individual benefits counseling sessions affording complete confidentiality to the client Assist with Medicare and other appeals claim filing Serve as an advocate for SHIP/benefits clients Must complete a client contact report for each counseling session, regularly report SHIP activities on SHIP Tracking and Reporting System (STARS) https://stars.acl.gov, and send required client data to Assistant Biller via email for CMIS data entry by the end of each month . Must provide health insurance counseling without conflict of interest. Cannot be affiliated with the insurance industry or insurance claims filing business to the extent that serving as a SHIP volunteer could be used for personal and financial gain Cannot recommend a specific insurance company, agency, or policy Must attend ongoing education programs and/or meetings Talk to community groups about SHIP or information pertinent to senior health insurance issues, at own discretion Qualifications: Must have and maintain an email address Must be able to navigate the Internet Must agree to a background check Must be able to meet with clients in an office setting Must satisfactorily complete the initial SHIP training and pass the certification exam Excellent communication and active listening skills Basic understanding and sensitivity to the needs of the older adult population Fluent in English and Spanish - fluency in reading, writing and speaking preferred

Date Posted: 2024-11-15

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Mission Statement

Our mission is to enrich the quality of life in our community by providing older adults and their families with guidance and support that enhances the ability to age well.

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We are the connection to the most comprehensive, expert information, programs and services that enable older adults to remain independent and their families to make the best, most informed decisions regarding needed care in their lives.

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by Ben F. (2017-02-10 07:10:42.0)

Great organization in the community.

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