Aging Care Manager II - Senior Services

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pottsville (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Pottsville, PA, is seeking an Aging Care Manager with Schuylkill County Office of Senior Services. The role covers general casework, intake, and ongoing care management for older adults, engaging families and professionals from initial contact through comprehensive care planning.

Responsibilities include intake/assessment, adaptative support, case management, coordination with clinicians and community services, meticulous documentation, and outreach to senior

Qualifications

• Six months as Aging Care Manager 1 or County Caseworker 1; or
• Six months of professional human services or nursing experience with a bachelor’s degree in social sciences, behavioral sciences, human services, or a related field; or
• Equivalent combination of experience and training

Responsibilities

• Intake and assessment: meet with consumer and support system; evaluate health, social, and long-term care needs; develop initial care plan
• Adaptable support: respond to client emergencies, provide protective services, help with program forms and resources
• Case management: maintain caseload, make referrals, ongoing assessment and follow-up
• Care coordination: conduct home visits; coordinate services with physicians, community agencies, hospitals, and care homes
• Documentation: prepare and update case files; update confidential client information in state databases
• Outreach and learning: visit senior centers; attend training and assist with interns and new staff

Skills

Intake & assessment

Case management

Documentation

Collaboration with professionals

Education

Bachelor's degree in social sciences or related field

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Pottsville, PA, is seeking an Aging Care Manager with Schuylkill County Office of Senior Services. The role covers general casework, intake, and ongoing care management for older adults, engaging families and professionals from initial contact through comprehensive care planning.

Responsibilities include intake/assessment, adaptative support, case management, coordination with clinicians and community services, meticulous documentation, and outreach to senior