Aging Assessor II - Care Management

POSITION SUMMARY

This position works as a care manager of services and supports for qualified older adults participating in the OPTIONS and Caregiver Support Programs.  The goal of the care manager is to assist older adults and their caregivers in maintaining independence at the highest level of functioning in the community and help delay the need for more costly care/services.  The care manager in this position is expected to maintain the highest level of professional ethics, continually seeking opportunities for increased knowledge, growth and development. 

An employee in this job assesses needs and manages social services for older adults and their families to improve their quality of life.

Work involves evaluating the social contacts and supports, daily living activities, cognitive functioning, physical health, and economic and other resources of older adults to develop plans for their care.

Work includes coordinating plans with other agencies to refer clients for additional services and assisting older adults in utilizing available services to meet their needs.

Work may also include conducting more thorough assessments of an individual’s medical, social, and psychological well-being, as well as their living situation, including the physical condition of their housing unit, to ensure they receive the best care.

Work is performed independently and reviewed by a supervisor through individual and group conferences and an evaluation of case records and reports.

This position is responsible for assessing individual needs, developing care plans to meet those needs, and assisting in linking older adults to the necessary community resources.

 It is necessary to ensure all assessments are comprehensive and all necessary paperwork is submitted to ensure proper processing. 

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Functions


* The care manager is required to maintain a caseload, meet required time-frames for visitation and assessments and have a working knowledge of programmatic guidelines.   


* Serve as a liaison to other social service agencies, hospitals, clinics, community resources and providers to assist older adults in utilizing resources to meet their needs. 


* Input data timely and accurately, including case documentation and the completion of assessment tools, into the designated statewide database.


* Ensure follow-up with referral sources, request paperwork as needed to ensure full completion of the assessment process. 


* Serves as a mentor to new unit workers.


* Attend staff, team and in-service meetings monthly and other trainings or meetings as required. 


* Participate in ongoing problem solving, program evaluation, and development with team and all staff.


* Represent agency and program policies, procedures and objectives to applicants, referral sources, providers, and the public.


* Obtain and maintain PA Assessor Certification and Protective Services Certification.


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