Aging Care Manager 3 - Bethlehem, United States - County of Northampton

County of Northampton

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Bethlehem, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Application Requirements:

BE SURE YOUR APPLICATION REFLECTS YOUR ENTIRE WORK HISTORY AS YOUR RESUME IS NOT REVIEWED TO QUALIFY YOU

Equal Employment Opportunities - It is the policy of Northampton County to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, sex, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, disability, or any other status protected by the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other state, federal, or local law.

GENERAL PURPOSE

The Aging Care Manager - Protective Services position is responsible for maintaining a caseload of vulnerable clients who are in need of protection or mental health case management services, which are part of the overall program in a county area agency on aging.

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SUPERVISION RECEIVED
This position reports directly to the Aging Care Management Supervisor.
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SUPERVISION EXERCISED
This position does not exercise supervision over other employees.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITION
Receives and reviews Reports of Need regarding older persons referred for protective services.

Approves categorization of report as assigned by report taker; if not acceptable, assigns appropriate priority and discusses situation with supervisor.
Initiates investigation in accordance with time frames specified in Local Plan for Protective Services and State regulations.
Completes standardized electronic forms for investigation, assessment and service plan.
Advises consumer that a report of need for protective services has been received and summarizes the information therein to them.
Obtains informed consent of consumer for provision of protective services except when services are requested by a legal guardian or required by a Court Order.
Makes referrals to/authorizes services/programs/agencies for consumer care
Coordinates and assesses deliver of needed assistance.
Completes reassessment after 30 days of service, change in level of care, or at termination of Protective Services status.
Terminates case when consumer no longer meets legal definition of older adult in need of protective services, advises consumer that Protective Services are going to be terminated, and makes appropriate referrals at time of termination.
Utilizes procedures in Local Plan for Protective Services/State regulations for involuntary intervention as needed.
Testifies in court proceedings as appropriate.
Provides notification (via form letter) to alleged perpetrators in investigations resulting in substantiation of abuse, neglect, exploitation or abandonment and the naming of an alleged perpetrator.
Attends and participates in appeal hearings when requested by alleged perpetrators.
Performs intake assessments with assigned consumers.
Provides care management service to consumers on assigned caseload.
Functions as an advocate for consumers.
Authorizes inhome services provided by Agency's subcontractors.
Contacts consumer and/or providers to determine that service delivery has begun or is scheduled to begin as planned.
Reviews provider invoices to ensure proper service delivery as requested.
Makes appropriate and timely entries in the consumer's electronic case record.
Adheres to confidentiality requirements and procedures specified in Local Plan for Protective Services, state regulations/policy, and Protective Service legislation.
Participates in ongoing evaluation of Aging Program conducted by administrative staff.
Attends training sessions/conferences as assigned.
Maintains certification for Older Adults Protective Service investigation and provision.
Provides or assists in presentations to professional and community groups regarding protective services to older adults and mandatory reporting of abuse and neglect.
Participates in conferences and meetings for purposes of evaluation of the problems of consumers and to develop, plan and offer service.
Acts in a professional manner and maintains confidentiality at all times.
Has basic computer knowledge.
Must be available to cover oncall hours when required.
While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.
All social service staff must be able to drive or able to provide own transportation in order to carry out assigned responsibilities and must carry appropriate insurance. _An employee assigned to this title shall perform a majority, but may not perform all, of the duties listed in this job description. Conversely, minor level duties performed on the job may not be listed. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work t