Senior Aging Care Manager — Protective Services Lead

Berks County PA; Mohnton (Berks County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Berks County Area Agency on Aging seeks an Aging Assessor III (Protective Services) to manage complex protective service cases. The role requires knowledge of laws, client rights, social service theory, and coordination with medical, legal, and financial professionals in Berks County.

The position involves protecting vulnerable adults, maintaining caseloads, and ensuring timely service delivery with community resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a social welfare-related field with related coursework.
• 3+ years of public or private social work with aging care management experience.
• 1 year as Aging Care Manager II or Aging Program Assessor or equivalent.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training may be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Conduct protective service investigations within required time frames.
• Interface and testify in the court system.
• Recommend court interventions including guardianships or mental health evaluations.
• May provide intensive care management to consumers.
• Advocate for older adults with mental health issues.
• Coordinate medical, social, psychological, or functional evaluations as needed.

Skills

Protective services laws

Case management

Court testimony

Confidentiality

Communication

Caseload management

Team coordination

Crisis intervention

Education

Bachelor’s degree with social welfare major

12 credits in sociology/social welfare/psychology/gerontology

Job description

Berks County Area Agency on Aging seeks an Aging Assessor III (Protective Services) to manage complex protective service cases. The role requires knowledge of laws, client rights, social service theory, and coordination with medical, legal, and financial professionals in Berks County.

The position involves protecting vulnerable adults, maintaining caseloads, and ensuring timely service delivery with community resources.