Aging Care Manager 3 (Local Government) - Lehigh County Area Agency on Aging

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Lehigh County, PA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lehigh County Area Agency on Aging is hiring an Aging Care Manager 3 to join their Protective Services Unit. This team provides specialized casework services to at-risk individuals according to protective services legislation, rules, regulations, and operating procedures of the Older Adult Protective Services Act. This professional position provides protective services and referrals for older adults who are in danger of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or abandonment and who are having difficulty maintaining a safe and healthful independent lifestyle.

Requirements

• One year as an Aging Care Manager 2 or Aging Program Assessor; or One and one-half years of professional human services, law enforcement, or nursing experience; and a bachelor's degree in social sciences, behavioral sciences, human services, or a closely related field; or An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes six months of professional human services, law enforcement, or nursing experience.
• Meet the PA residency requirement.
• Be able to perform essential job functions.
• Satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Lehigh County.

Responsibilities

• Review and investigate referrals and reports to determine each client’s level of risk and eligibility for services.
• Obtain psychological and medical assessments and financial details from clients, their families, and professional contacts.
• Provide guidance to older adults and their families to help resolve problems, address client needs, and improve their circumstances.
• Work with other staff, agencies, and community partners through home visits, conferences, and meetings to support effective service delivery.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and entries for all case actions, details, and outcomes in the standardized computer system.
• Prepare documentation for cases that may require legal action such as guardianship or other protective interventions.

Benefits

• The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce.
• The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania.
• The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level