AGING CARE MANAGER 1

Dauphin County; Harrisburg (AL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dauphin County Area Agency on Aging is currently accepting applications for the full-time, day shift position of Aging Care Manager 1. The hourly rate for this position is $20.00 per hour.

This position is covered under a collective bargaining agreement. The Aging Care Manager 1 develops care plans for older adult consumers after evaluating social contacts, activities of daily living, cognitive status, health, and resources, and coordinates with social service agencies to ensure appropriate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree includes or is supplemented by 12 college-level credit hours in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, or related social sciences.
• Or 3.5 years of experience as an Aging Case Aide and an associate degree with 12 related credits.
• Or any equivalent combination of experience and training and an associate degree including 12 related credits.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain care plans for older adult consumers through evaluation of social contacts, activities of daily living, cognitive status, health, and resources.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with social service agencies and community resources to meet client needs and ensure appropriate continuum of care.
• Supervised by Aging Care Management Supervisor 1.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Caseload management

Education

Bachelor's degree with 12 credit hours in social sciences

Three-and-a-half years experience as Aging Case Aide or associate degree with related credits

Equivalent combination of experience and training with 12 related credits

Job description

This is a merit hire position. The hourly rate for this position is $20.00 per hour. This position is covered under a collective bargaining agreement. Dauphin County Area Agency on Aging is currently accepting applications for the full-time, day shift position of Aging Care Manager 1. This position may develop care plans for older adult consumers through an evaluation of the consumer's social contacts and supports, their activities of daily living, status of their cognitive function, their physical health, and their economic and other resources. The Aging Care Manager 1 develops and maintains professional relationships with social service agencies and other community resources to meet the needs of clients and to ensure an appropriate continuum of client care. The Aging Care Manager 1 is supervised by the Aging Care Management Supervisor 1.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• A bachelor's degree which includes or is supplemented by 12 college-level credit hours in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, or other related social sciences.

• Or three-and-one-half years of experience as an Aging Case Aide and an associate degree with 12 college-level credit hours in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, or other related social sciences.

• Or any equivalent combination of experience and training and an associate degree including successful completion of 12 semester hours credit in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, or other related social sciences.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

At the time of hire, a valid driver's license and positive driving record, a favorable criminal background check, child abuse and FBI clearances, as well as favorable references are required. The applicant must provide proof of a valid Pennsylvania driver's license within 60 days from the date of hire. An alternative form of identification will be accepted if you are not eligible to receive a Pennsylvania driver's license under 67 PA. Code § 83 and driving is not an essential function of the position.

Dauphin County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive workplace free of discrimination and harassment. Dauphin County prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.