AGING CARE MANAGER 2

Dauphin County; Harrisburg (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauphin County is currently accepting applications for the full-time, day shift position of Aging Care Manager 2. The hourly rate for this merit hire position is $20.20 per hour and the role involves developing care plans, evaluating needs, and coordinating with social service agencies to ensure a continuum of client care.

The Aging Care Manager 2 is supervised by the Aging Care Management Supervisor 1, with requirements including education and social work experience and background checks as

Qualifications

• Six months of experience as an Aging Care Manager 1, County Caseworker 1, or County Social Casework Intern.
• Or one year of experience in public or private social work and a bachelor’s degree which includes or is supplemented by 12 semester hours credit in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, or other related social sciences.
• Or a bachelor’s degree with a social welfare major.
• Or any equivalent combination of experience and training including successful completion of 12 semester hours credit in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, or other related social sciences. One year of experience in public or private social work is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop care plans for older adult consumers through evaluation of the consumer’s social contacts and supports, activities of daily living, cognitive function, physical health, and resources.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with social service agencies and other community resources to meet client needs and ensure continuum of care.
• Supervise by Aging Care Management Supervisor 1.

Job description

This is a merit hire position. The hourly rate for this position is $20.20 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 2. 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 2 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 2 is supervised by the Aging Care Management Supervisor 1.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• Six months of experience as an Aging Care Manager 1, County Caseworker 1, or County Social Casework Intern.

• Or one year of experience in public or private social work and a bachelor’s degree which includes or is supplemented by 12 semester hours credit in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, or other related social sciences.

• Or a bachelor’s degree with a social welfare major.

• Or any equivalent combination of experience and training including successful completion of 12 semester hours credit in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, or other related social sciences. One year of experience in public or private social work is required.

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.