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

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania•Allegheny County, PA

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

Join a team of passionate and hard working individuals at Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS), Area Agency on Aging (AAA). This Aging Care Manager 3 position with our Community Based Services Division, Assessment Unit strengthens the safety net for elderly residents who need expert support. We are looking for self-starters who are able to adapt and work with minimal supervision. Experience a meaningful career and help us open the front door to assist older adults with finding the services they need to live safe, healthy and, when possible, independent lives.

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.
Submission and approval of 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 Allegheny County.

Responsibilities

Evaluate medical, social, psychological, and other factors for consumers referred for assessment, including heavy advanced assessments on critical cases.
Performs on-site, face to face assessments of homebound, frail, elderly consumers in hospitals, care facilities, and their own homes in the community and remote areas; discuss and explain services with consumers and families.
Identify risk, including in-depth abuse factors or eminent danger of life and health, and coordinate next steps with supervisors and protective services, expediting cases when needed.
Complete intense and detailed chart and desk reviews checking for completeness, adherence to criteria, and comparison to other cases; prepare for, attend, and testify at appeal hearings.
Serve as a liaison for DHS/AAA with social service agencies, medical facilities, and community organizations; answer calls, emails, and questions from consumers, families, and facility staff.
Provide training, assistance, and mentoring to other caseworkers in the unit; interact with outside agencies and providers for outreach, training, and education.