What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caseworker 2-Investigator position at SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA AREA?
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SOUTHWESTERN PA AREA AGENCY ON AGING, INC.
Caseworker 2/ Investigator
Full-Time-Charleroi, PA (Travel Required)
OVERALL FUNCTION:
Investigates assigned reports of need alleging all forms of abuse and provides protective services as directed to eliminate risk to incapacitated older adults.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Expeditiously responds to assigned reports of need and conducts investigations, as necessary. Often, such cases are of an emergency nature.
- Often, under adverse conditions, performs face-to-face assessment interviews with older adults, family members, caregivers, and, if necessary, contacts physicians, neighbors, and other providers to evaluate the consumer's situation and environment.
- Coordinates necessary care, placement, and other services as necessary.
- Submits findings/reports in an accurate and timely manner for the review of the supervisor and, if necessary, prepares testimony of the same for presentation in a court of law as directed.
- Develops a Consumer Care Plan to eliminate risk and expedites this Plan in the prescribed time frame, with all available community and legal resources.
- Maintains accurate and detailed records of findings and actions to be submitted on case files, reports, documentation, and correspondence as required.
- Other duties as required.
- Adheres to all policies, laws, regulations, and codes of ethics and confidentiality as outlined by federal and state laws, and agency policies and procedures.
- Bachelor’s degree in social work or related social services field or master’s degree in social work or related social services field.
- Demonstrated knowledge and one year of experience providing services to adults in a protective setting.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal staff, providers, and other social service agencies.
- Must successfully obtain Criminal History Clearance from the PA State Police, Child Abuse Clearance from the PA Department of Human Services and FBI Fingerprint Clearance.
- Must not be excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid, or any other federal health care program
Available Benefits:
- Medical and dental benefits for eligible employees.
- Retirement plan with potential for agency match.
- Tuition discounts with partnering colleges and universities.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Generous time off for eligible employees.
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