OPTIONS Caseworker

Greater Erie Community Action Committee; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Plan (company match)

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Short and Long Term Disability

Paid Holidays

Vacation time

Personal & Sick time

Job summary

Greater Erie Community Action Committee (GECAC) seeks a Caseworker in the Options Program within the Area Agency on Aging Division to assist older adults and families with assessments, care plans, and referrals. You will provide direct services, coordinate supports, and help clients access resources.

Responsibilities include initial needs assessments, developing and reassessing plans, counseling, and facilitating service referrals to local providers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in sociology, social work/social welfare, psychology, gerontology, or another behavioral science.
• Strong verbal and written communication and assessment skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Teams; familiarity with Zoom and PDF editing; remote work experience preferred.
• Valid PA driver’s license with access to a private automobile and auto insurance; travel as needed.
• Must meet immigration requirements and provide Act 33 & 34 and FBI clearances prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services to consumers; assist in identifying and resolving problem areas; answer inquiries regarding local resources.
• Conduct initial assessments of need, develop and periodically reassess care plans; provide general counseling; refer to local services.
• Coordinate services and develop service plans to assist in identification and resolution of service needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Assessment skills

Remote work experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in social sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Zoom

PDF editing software

Job description

GECAC, the largest anti-poverty organization in Erie County, PA is seeking a Caseworker in the Options Program in the Area Agency on Aging Division. With a budget of approximately $15 million and more than 110 staff, we help people and change lives on a daily basis. GECAC helps people throughout Erie County break the cycle of poverty, be self-sufficient and achieve financial independence. Will you join our team?

This rewarding Caseworker position is full-time Monday through Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.

Job Summary

Qualified applicants will provide direct services to consumers; assist in the identification and resolution of problem areas; and answer inquiries regarding local resources.

Caseworkers work with older adults and their families to conduct initial assessments of need, develop and periodically reassess care plans; provide general counseling; and make referrals for services and supports to local providers. Caseworkers may develop service plans and coordinate direct services to participants to assist in the identification and resolution of service needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in sociology, social work/social welfare, psychology, gerontology, or another of the behavioral sciences.
• Good communication skills both verbal and written. Good assessment skills.
• Must possess knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Microsoft Teams. The ability to operate a computer in a Windows environment is essential. Familiarity with Zoom, PDF editing software, as well as experience effectively working remotely are desired.Must have enough knowledge to successfully complete the technical skills of the position.
• Must be able to travel and have a valid PA driver's license with full-time access to a private automobile and auto insurance as required by the Agency.

Must meet Immigration Law requirements and provide Act 33 & 34 and FBI Clearances prior to hire.

Benefit Package including 403(b) Plan (company match), Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Short and Long Term Disability. Paid Holidays, Vacation, Personal & Sick time. We understand that there is more to life than work.