Office of Aging Case Manager

STEP, Inc.; Lock Haven (Clinton County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

STEP, Inc. is seeking an entry‑level care manager to deliver assessment and care planning for older adults, helping them stay independent and connected in the community.

The role develops plans from evaluating social supports, daily living activities, cognition, physical health and resources, with some independent judgment while adhering to established practices.

Travel may be required, valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are needed to fulfill agency duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field required.
• One year of public or private social work experience with functional/psychosocial assessments preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Access, Excel) expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and care management services to Older Adults with functional disabilities.
• Develop care plans based on evaluation of social contacts, ADLs, cognition and health.
• Follow established procedures; exercise independent judgment when needed.

Skills

Social care assessment

Care planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field

Tools

MS Office (Word, Access, Excel)

Job description

Join a Mission‑Driven Team Dedicated to Enhancing the Lives of Older Adults!

Lycoming-Clinton Counties Commission for Community Action (STEP), Inc. has proudly served our communities for 60 years! As part of the national Community Action Network, STEP has a long-standing commitment to addressing local needs identified through our Community Assessment.

Through our Office of Aging, STEP helps older adults remain independent, safe, and connected by providing person-centered services and supports that strengthen quality of life. When you join STEP, you become part of something much bigger—people helping people, supporting older adults, and building stronger, healthier communities.

Summary Description:

• 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.

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PAY RATE: $21.06 per hour

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Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field; and,
• One year of experience in public or private social work that involves comprehensive functional and/or psychosocial assessments.

Requirements:

• 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; and 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; and,
• 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.