Caseworker: Office of Aging

Do you have the desire to provide a wide variety of services to the elderly population and want to make a difference in their lives? If so, Lancaster County Office of Aging is looking for people like you! We are a County government agency that provides a wide range of services mandated by state and federal legislation that enable older adults to remain independent within their own homes

JOB SUMMARY

Provides care management for consumers receiving OPTIONS services, as well as those consumers appearing on the Office of Aging waiting list. Works with consumer and family to assess need, develop and implement a safe and comprehensive Individual Service Plan (ISP).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Completes comprehensive Individualized Service Plans (based on medical model and assessed need), documents according to requirements, interprets program policies and monitors consumer situations and provision of services on regular basis via home visits and phone contacts with consumers and caregivers to insure that services meet the needs of the consumer. Includes coordinating services of formal contracted providers, formal non-contracted providers, and informal providers such as family or friends to complete worksheets and establish back up plans for consumers to insure that care plan is safe and meets consumer needs. Communicates ongoingly with all providers of services to discuss consumer emergencies and needs, and to inform of any changes in care plans.

Completes required paperwork and data entry, including extensive case documentation, according to PA Department of Aging and agency standards for Options consumers.

Provides Back Up Protective Service Investigative services, evaluate situation and provide services to reduce risk.*

In the course of performing job duties, employee will be required on a routine basis to provide own transportation to consumers homes, meetings and other job-related appointments and access those locations without special accommodations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Successful completion of six (6) months of experience with the County as a Caseworker Trainee; or

Successful completion of the County Social Caseworker Intern Program; or

One (1) year of experience in public or private social work and a Bachelor’s Degree which includes or is supplemented by 12 semester hrs credit in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology or other related social sciences; or

A bachelor’s degree with a social welfare major; or

Any equivalent combination of experiences and training including successful completion of 12 semester hrs credit in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology or other related social sciences.

Acceptable Pre-Employment Criminal Background Check

Acceptable Pre-Employment Drug Screening

Acceptable Driver History in accordance with County Policy

• Must successfully complete the Pennsylvania Department of Aging Protective Services Basic training by the end of the first year of employment and annual refresher trainings, thereafter.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position has been identified as having the potential for exposure to Hepatitis B. Access to training and a voluntary vaccination against Hepatitis B is provided.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The County of Lancaster offers comprehensive benefits to our employees. Read more about our benefits here.

Lancaster County Government provides Equal Employment Opportunity for all persons regardless of race, religion, age, sex, national origin, genetic information or disability. The County also observes all applicable laws regarding Veterans status. The County reflects this action in all areas of employment and compensation practices and policies. Employment with the County is based upon the ability to perform the job as well as dependability and reliability once an individual is hired.