AGING CARE MANAGER 2

3 weeks ago

WilkesBarre PA USA, United States Luzerne County, PA Full time
This is a Care Manager 2 position assigned to the Assessment Unit. The employee will report to an Aging Care Management Supervisor 1.

The individual in this position conducts the initial face to face visit with consumers, their family members, and others. They must have good interviewing skills, crisis intervention skills, the ability to make decisions and judgments, and maintain a comprehensive knowledge of Area Agency on Aging and community resources.

 

* Is assigned approximately 35 to 40 cases each month through the AAA initial Intake and Referral process. Screens cases within 5 days of assignment, via a phone call to the consumer, in order to prioritize work.
* Prioritizes work each day in order of importance. Maintains a schedule but needs to have the ability to change priorities as the workload changes. Responds to emergency consumer situations, when needed.
* Conducts field visits in order to determine a level of care decision for the consumer. Involves using a laptop in the field to record responses on a Department of Aging standardized assessment tool. Field visits include community cases where consumers are living in their homes and facility cases where consumers are living in long-term care settings.
* Responsible for data entry. Records all work in the SAMS data base in a complete, professional and established manner including but not limited to LOC decisions and journal notes.
* Completes face to face visit and all ensuing electronic file work within 15 days of each case assignment.
* Maintains knowledge of all AAA service programs including service definitions, eligibility guidelines, referral guidelines, financial qualifications, etc. Assists consumers in navigating the Aging network of services and offers consumers' choices of services. Maintains knowledge of available community support services for the benefit of older adults.
* Has the ability to establish and maintain working relationships with consumers, outside agencies, the general public and other staff members.
* Consults with the Assessment Unit Supervisor on cases of a complex nature, multi-Agency cases, emergency situations, etc.
* Consults with the Community Health Nurse on level of care issues and medical issues.
* Participates in consumer Appeals Hearings, as needed.
* Acts in a back-up capacity to the primary information and referral telephone caseworkers, as needed.
* Assists with walk-in consumers for completion of forms, ie: PACE, Rebates, Transportation applications, etc.
* Has working knowledge of office machinery, including Kronos.
* Participates in conference calls, webinars, workshops and mandatory trainings.
* Participates in monthly Unit Meetings and Quarterly social service meetings.
* Completes required statistical reports and travel vouchers.
* Handles after hours crisis coverage on a rotating basis.
* Other duties as assigned.

 

 

* Knowledge of social casework principles and methods
* Knowledge of the availability of community support services for the benefit of older adults
* Knowledge of current social, economic and health problems and resources as they relate to older adults
* Knowledge of the basic principles and methods of program interpretation and community organization
* Knowledge of individual and group behavior and ways of working effectively with older adults who have social, economic, emotional or health problems
* Skill in the development of care plans for older adults
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, other members of the staff, outside agencies and institutions and the general public
* Ability to plan and organize work, prepare adequate records and reports, set priorities and maintain a caseload of older clients in an effective manner
* Ability to clearly express ideas orally and in writing and to interpret laws and regulations
* Ability to maintain agency confidentiality standards
* Ability to understand and accept the needs and rights of others and to work with older adults who are physically or emotionally disabled or economically disadvantaged
* Ability to work effectively with people and aid them to grow in the constructive use of their potential in adjusting to their specific problems

RECRUITMENT METHODS: 

 Applicants must meet one (or more) of the following method(s) to be considered for this vacancy:

* Seniority Promotion: Bidding employees within the designated seniority unit when collective bargaining unit obligation(s) have been met then the following recruitment methods may be used:
* Promotion Without Examination
* Transfer
* Reassignment
* Voluntary Demotion
* Reinstatement
* Civil Service Lists

ELIGIBILITY -ALL CANDIDATE{S): 

1.)  Meet the minimum experience and training (MET'S) required for this position:

* Six months as an Aging Care Manager 1 or a County Caseworker 1; or 

* Successful completion of the County Social Casework Intern program; or 

* Six months of professional human services or nursing experience; and a Bachelor's Degree in social sciences, behavioral sciences, human services, or a closely related field; or

* Any equivalent combination of experience and training

2.) Be a resident of Pennsylvania.

3.) State Civil Service Commission Approved Additional Special Requirements: None

4.) Be eligible for selection in accordance with the merit system employment regulations 

 

ELIGIBILITY - COMPETITIVE PROMOTION WITHOUT EXAMINATION ONLY:

CLASS RESTRICTIONS:

  1.) Have held regular civil service status in the following classifications:

* Aging Care Manager 1

SELECTION CRITERIA:

1.) Meet the minimum experience and training required for the job.

2.) Meritorious Service, defined as:

* The absence of any discipline above the level of written reprimand during the 12 months preceding the closing date on the posting,
* The last due overall regular or probationary performance evaluation was higher than unsatisfactory

3.) Seniority, Defines: A minimum of twelve months in the next lower class(es) by the closing date of this posting 05/01/2024.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

 1.) Interested qualified applicants must submit all the requested materials as specified in the How to Apply. Failure to comply with the above application requirements will eliminate you from consideration for this position. 

2.) Additional information may be obtained by contacting:

      Christina Varvaglione

      Human Resources Analyst

     570-830-5150

     Christina.Varvaglione@Luzernecounty.org

 

POSITION DETAILS:

Full time

Civil Service  

Permanent  

Union

Non-exempt

Code: L0635

Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (75 hours bi-weekly)

Pay Range: 35

 

YOU MUST HOLD CIVIL SERVICE STATUS IN ORDER TO APPLY FOR THIS POSTING

 

HOW TO APPLY:

All EXTERNAL CANDIDATES  must apply and submit an application via:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau

 LUZERNE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.

 

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