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PRAIRIE COUNCIL ON AGING is happy to employ 5 types of positions
BA and experience required either in the programs or management, Masters preferred. Full time salaried. Responsible for meeting program standards and hiring, training, and HR aspects of staff, including continuing education.
BA required, Masters preferred in social work or related fields Psych, Sociology, RN. Full time salaried.
Responsibilities include face-to-face comprehensive assessments of people 60 years old or older. Coordination of social services and certifications in both the Community Care Program and Adult Protective Services (see Programs page at this website). Investigations of Abuse of those older adults as well as 18- to 59-year-old people with disabilities.
High School or equivalent, BA preferred. 4-5 days a week HOURLY. Responsibilities vary from program Billing to Senior Health Insurance program certification. These staff members help people with all sorts of online applications (Medicare part D and reduced license plates) and information. Answer phones and are frontline staff whatever the need.
There are 11 sites with part time (3-4 hours/M-F/ 10am-1pm) HOURLY minimum wage. Responsibilities include breaking bulk food from a caterer into individual servings and prepare for volunteers to distribute daily. Document who ate all meals and order for the next day. Also assess participants annually.
- Illinois Volunteer Money Management Program No Pay – Sort Mail Create Budgets and Help Seniors Pay Bills
- Nutrition (Meals on Wheels) Delivery Folks – No Pay 12 Routes Daily Between Doorbell Diners and Bread of Love
We are hiring!
Prairie Council on Aging is hiring for two positions:
Meals on Wheels/Bread of Love Site Manager receives bulk food from a caterer and breaks it into single servings of hot ready to eat meals for at home seniors. Most locations have volunteers delivering but you may be need to also.
There are 11 sites across 3 counties (Morgan, Cass and Scott), and we are looking for both regular part time help M,T & Th, Fri OR Substitutes who will fill in when site managers take sick or vacation time off. Current positions for Site Managers and SUBS in Jacksonville at Laborers Home, Winchester and Ashland sites. Subs usually become site managers and we would like several SUBS hired NOW as well.
Responsibilities are to fill out the order form for number of meals next day, record who ate today and follow sanitation rules. We train you. HS diploma or GED required and a friendly personality to all ages.
Prairie Council would like to put people to work NOW or 2 weeks from NOW.
COVID Vaccination is required due to the population served. Prairie Council can assist in getting a vaccination appointment if needed. Apply and be willing. Email Claire@pcaging.com
Prairie Council on Aging (PCOA) has a full-time CASE MANAGER position in the Jacksonville Office. Responsibilities assessing needs for elderly clients, and coordinating services, and investigating abuse of seniors and people with disabilities. Bachelor’s degree in social work, Psychology or sociology, RN or other related fields required. Computer literacy a must. Email nancyt@pcaging.com
Benefits include Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance available, retirement, SPV days, Flex account and Wellness program
Vaccination REQUIRED for all Jobs, due to the population Prairie Council on Aging serves.
How do i apply?
Our mission at Prairie Council on Aging is to keep seniors safely in the community for as long as possible, and you can help us make a difference. Every day, our employees and volunteers serve seniors and those with disabilities by bringing them meals, connecting them with care aides, and more.
To apply for a position with Prairie Council on Aging, email your resume or our “Application for Employment” to supervisors@pcaging.com.
Or, if you prefer mail, send your resume or our “Application for Employment” to 800 W. State Street, Jacksonville, Illinois 62650.
PRAIRIE COUNCIL ON AGING is happy to employ 5 types of positions
BA and experience required either in the programs or management, Masters preferred. Full time salaried. Responsible for meeting program standards and hiring, training, and HR aspects of staff, including continuing education.
BA required, Masters preferred in social work or related fields Psych, Sociology, RN. Full time salaried. Responsibilities include face-to-face comprehensive assessments of people 60 years old or older. Coordination of social services and certifications in both the Community Care Program and Adult Protective Services (see Programs page at this website). Investigations of Abuse of those older adults as well as 18- to 59-year-old people with disabilities.
High School or equivalent, BA preferred. 4-5 days a week HOURLY. Responsibilities vary from program Billing to Senior Health Insurance program certification. These staff members help people with all sorts of online applications (Medicare part D and reduced license plates) and information. Answer phones and are frontline staff whatever the need.
There are 11 sites with part time (3-4 hours/M-F/ 10am-1pm) HOURLY minimum wage. Responsibilities include breaking bulk food from a caterer into individual servings and prepare for volunteers to distribute daily. Document who ate all meals and order for the next day. Also assess participants annually.
Illinois Volunteer Money Management Program No Pay – Sort Mail Create Budgets and Help Seniors Pay Bills
Nutrition (Meals on Wheels) Delivery Folks – No Pay 12 Routes Daily Between Doorbell Diners and Bread of Love
We are hiring!
Prairie Council on Aging is hiring for two positions:
Meals on Wheels/Bread of Love Site Manager receives bulk food from a caterer and breaks it into single servings of hot ready to eat meals for at home seniors.
Most locations have volunteers delivering but you may be need to also. There are 11 sites across 3 counties (Morgan, Cass and Scott), and we are looking for both regular part time help M,T & Th, Fri OR Substitutes who will fill in when site managers take sick or vacation time off.
Current positions for Site Managers and SUBS in Jacksonville at Laborers Home, Winchester and Ashland sites. Subs usually become site managers and we would like several SUBS hired NOW as well.
Responsibilities are to fill out the order form for number of meals next day, record who ate today and follow sanitation rules.
We train you. HS diploma or GED required and a friendly personality to all ages. Prairie Council would like to put people to work NOW or 2 weeks from NOW.
COVID Vaccination is required due to the population served. Prairie Council can assist in getting a vaccination appointment if needed. Apply and be willing. Email Claire@pcaging.com
2. Prairie Council on Aging (PCOA) has a full-time CASE MANAGER position in the Jacksonville Office. Responsibilities assessing needs for elderly clients, and coordinating services, and investigating abuse of seniors and people with disabilities. Bachelor’s degree in social work, Psychology or sociology, RN or other related fields required. Computer literacy a must. Email nancyt@pcaging.com
Benefits include Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance available, retirement, SPV days, Flex account and Wellness program
Vaccination REQUIRED for all Jobs, due to the population Prairie Council on Aging serves.
How do i apply?
Our mission at Prairie Council on Aging is to keep seniors safely in the community for as long as possible, and you can help us make a difference. Every day, our employees and volunteers serve seniors and those with disabilities by bringing them meals, connecting them with care aides, and more.
To apply for a position with Prairie Council on Aging, email your resume or our “Application for Employment” to supervisors@pcaging.com.
Or, if you prefer mail, send your resume or our “Application for Employment” to 800 W. State Street, Jacksonville, Illinois 62650.
PRAIRIE COUNCIL ON AGING does NOT hire in-home care aids
If you would like to be an in-home care aid, contact any of the following organizations to be hired by them. A background check and hours of training is required. PRAIRIE COUNCIL ON AGING coordinates who receives hours of in-home care and how many hours but does NOT hire or pay in home care aids. See below.
In Home Care Agencies:
- Addus (800) 659-6474
- Cass County Mental Health (217) 323-3980 x326
- Community Care Systems, Inc. (CCSI) (800) 637-0401
- Help at Home (HAH) (866)-617-6100
- Home Instead (217) 245-9192