Senior Aging Care Manager - Protective Services

County of Berks, PA; Mohnton (Berks County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Berks, PA seeks an Aging Assessor III (Protective Services) to manage protective services and intensive care needs for vulnerable adults within Berks County. The role requires knowledge of legal issues, client rights, social service theory, medical diagnoses, and mental health, with independence and strict adherence to regulations.

The position involves coordinating medical, social, psychological, and functional evaluations, maintaining client confidentiality, and supervising complex

Qualifications

• One year as an Aging Care Manager II or Aging Program Assessor.
• Three years of experience in public or private social work, including one year of direct aging care management experience and a bachelor’s degree which includes or is supplemented by 12 semester hours of college level courses in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, or other related social sciences.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough investigations of clients needing protection from abuse, exploitation, abandonment, or self-neglect.
• Interface and testify in court proceedings.
• Recommend case for court intervention, including guardianships or mental health evaluation.
• May provide intensive care management to consumers.
• Advocate on behalf of older adults with mental health issues.
• Manage protective services investigations within required time frames and confidentiality rules.

Education

Bachelor’s degree with social welfare major or related social sciences

12 semester hours in sociology, social welfare, psychology, or gerontology

Equivalent combination of experience and training

Job description

County of Berks, PA seeks an Aging Assessor III (Protective Services) to manage protective services and intensive care needs for vulnerable adults within Berks County. The role requires knowledge of legal issues, client rights, social service theory, medical diagnoses, and mental health, with independence and strict adherence to regulations.

The position involves coordinating medical, social, psychological, and functional evaluations, maintaining client confidentiality, and supervising complex