Office of Aging Care Manager I - Support Older Adults

STEP, Inc.•Lock Haven, PA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

This entry-level position provides assessment and care management services to Older Adults with functional disabilities enabling Older Adults to remain independent and an active part of their community. This position develops care plans through an evaluation of the Older Adult’s social contacts and supports, their activities of daily living, their cognitive functioning, their physical health, their economic, and other resources. Work is carried out according to established practices, procedures, and precedents, but may require some independent judgment; advice is sought or provided with situations that are more difficult.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field.
One year of experience in public or private social work that involves comprehensive functional and/or psychosocial assessments.
One year of experience with both operating personal computer hardware within a networked environments and Microsoft Office products including Word, Access, and Excel.
Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Clearance, and National Sex Offender Registry check current within 90 days of employment.
Motor Vehicle Record check.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation with appropriate insurance coverage available daily.
Ability to travel out-of-town and overnight for Agency purposes.
Clear speaking voice and the mental and physical ability to perform essential job functions without any health restrictions, including the ability to sit, stand, climb stairs, and safely lift and carry twenty pounds unassisted, have unrestricted use of the upper body, and corrected or uncorrected hearing and vision within normal ranges, and the ability to access handicapped-inaccessible residences.

Responsibilities

Provides assessment and care management services to Older Adults with functional disabilities.
Develops care plans through an evaluation of the Older Adult’s social contacts and supports, their activities of daily living, their cognitive functioning, their physical health, their economic, and other resources.
Carries out work according to established practices, procedures, and precedents, with potential for independent judgment in more difficult situations.