Aging Care Manager II: Protective Investigations Lead

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; New Stanton (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Westmoreland County Area Agency on Aging is seeking a full-time Aging Care Manager II to protect older adults and help them remain safe and independent in the community.

This position conducts protective investigations, information gathering, service coordination, emergency response, court participation and ongoing case monitoring; schedule is Monday–Friday 8:30 AM–4:00 PM with no telework option.

Qualifications

• Six months as an Aging Care Manager 1 or a County Caseworker 1
• Successful completion of the County Social Casework Intern program
• Six months of professional human services or nursing experience; and a bachelor’s degree in social sciences, behavioral sciences, human services, or a closely related field
• An equivalent combination of experience and training

Responsibilities

• Protective Investigations: Investigate reports involving possible abuse, neglect, exploitation, or abandonment of older adults
• Information Gathering: Conduct interviews and collect details from consumers, families, and professionals to assess safety concerns
• Service Coordination: Work with medical, legal, and social service professionals to reduce risks and support needed interventions
• Emergency Response: Respond during or after normal work hours to handle urgent protective situations
• Court Participation: Prepare documentation and testify in legal proceedings related to protective service cases
• Case Monitoring: Follow up on plans and supports to help consumers maintain safety and reduce risks

Skills

Protective investigations

Information gathering

Communication

Interviews

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or related field

Job description

Westmoreland County Area Agency on Aging is seeking a full-time Aging Care Manager II to protect older adults and help them remain safe and independent in the community.

This position conducts protective investigations, information gathering, service coordination, emergency response, court participation and ongoing case monitoring; schedule is Monday–Friday 8:30 AM–4:00 PM with no telework option.