What are the responsibilities and job description for the AGING CARE MANAGER 2 position at County of Centre?
AGING CARE MANAGER 2
Salary Grade: 7 $21.51/hour
Shift Available: Full – Time (Non-Exempt)
Office Hours: 8:30 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday (Actual work hours established by department to include unpaid lunch)
Budgeted Hours: 7.5 hours per day / 37.5 hours per week
- Assess clients’ overall situation, including abilities, disabilities and needed resources.
- Makes referrals to appropriate community resources.
- Coordinates needed services for clients and interacts with County and outside agencies as needed.
- Interprets the program, policies and procedures to individuals, groups, and agencies.
- Participates in 24-hour on-call system for weekends, holidays, and evenings, as required.
- Formulates, presents, and implements agency presentations and workshops.
- Provides information and referral services for persons 60 years and older.
- Takes reports of abuse and investigates those reports under the Older Adult Protective Services Law, for persons 60 years and older. Will testify in court as needed.
- Acts as client advocate in all matters.
- Operates computer and other office equipment as necessary.
- Travels as necessary to meet and/or assist clients and obtain or arrange needed services.
- Prepares social studies, case histories, writes letters, makes reports, and maintains records.
- Coordinates assigned special programs; trains and supervises any volunteers as necessary.
- Must be able to travel to various locations in the County which may not be accessible by public transportation.
Minimum Training and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology OR other related social sciences. One to two (1-2) years' experience in field of assessment and care management, social work, home health agency, or related work required. Internship in a social service agency is acceptable OR six (6) months experience as an Aging Care Manager 1. Must possess a valid Pennsylvania driver's license and a willingness to travel as needed.
For more information contact HR at 814-355-6748 or humanresources@centrecountypa.gov
Centre County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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