About Job

Organization:

Franklin County Area Agency on Aging

Job Code/Title:

Aging Care Manager III

Type Position:

Full Time

Salary Range:

$25.05

Pay Grade:

Posting Length:

Standing Posting

Posting Dates:

Until Further Notice

Contact Name/Number:

Charles Martin III/(717) 261-3150

Job Description:

See Below

ELIGIBILITY – ALL CANDIDATE(S):

Must meet the minimum experience and training (METs) required for the job. The METs for this position are:

One year as an Aging Care Manager 2 or Aging Program Assessor; or One and one-half years of professional human services, law enforcement, or nursing experience; and a bachelor's degree in social sciences, behavioral sciences, human services, or a closely related field; or An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes six months of professional human services, law enforcement, or nursing experience.

County of Franklin Approved Additional Special Requirements: None

HOW TO APPLY – ALL CANDIDATES

The following materials must be received by the closing date of the job announcement. Late applications will not be accepted.

Completed County of Franklin Employment Application, (Need not be notarized). The application must provide details of experience and training as related to the minimum experience and training requirements for the vacancy so eligibility can be determined.

If interested in applying, please complete the online application.

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations for the interview due to a disability, please advise the interviewer of the accommodations you require well in advance of the scheduled date.

Franklin County IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.

Franklin County is a great place to live and work! Nestled between the Blue Ridge and Tuscarora mountains in South Central Pennsylvania but not far from DC, Baltimore and the beaches of the mid-Atlantic, Franklin County is one of the fastest growing counties in the Commonwealth. We want the best people working to serve the 155,000+ residents that call this beautiful area "home."

Minimum Experience and Training: One year as an Aging Care Manager 2 or Aging Program Assessor; or 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 credit in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, or other related social sciences; or two years of experience in public or private social work including one year of direct aging program experience and a bachelor's degree with a social welfare major; or any equivalent combination of experience and training including successful completion of 12 semester hours of college level courses in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, or other related social sciences.

FRANKLIN COUNTY

AGING CARE MANAGER III September 30, 1997

Position Description Non -Exempt

OVERALL-OBJECTIVE OF JOB

To provide specialized care management, develop care plans for a subset of vulnerable clients who are at risk of person or property and/or in need of a Guardian of Person.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF JOB

1. Assesses clients' overall situation, including abilities, disabilities and needed resources; completes comprehensive needs assessments.

2. Develops care plans with client and family to meet the needs of the individual.

3. Conducts thorough investigations of the circumstances of clients who may need protection from abuse, neglect, exploitation, or abandonment.

4. Recommends cases for court intervention, including guardianship or mental health commitments.

5. Testifies in court concerning various aspects of assigned cases.

6. Arranges for a representative payee to protect the client’s Financial assets; when necessary.

7. Serves in an advisory capacity to staff and the public regarding rules and regulations pertaining to the Older Adult Protective Services Act.

8. Maintain a caseload of clients deemed problematic and/or multiple need individuals and provide monthly monitoring.

9. Coordinates needed services for clients, and outside agencies, as needed.

10. Interprets the program, policies, and procedures to individuals, groups, and agencies.

11. Participates in 24-hour on-call system, as assigned.

12. Acts as client advocate in all matters.

13. Maintains proper documentation and files and prepares required reports in timely manner.

14. Prepares case histories, writes letters, makes reports and maintains records.

15. Monitors changes in clients conditions and recommends appropriate changes in program to supervisor and/or medical personnel.

16. Travels as necessary to meet and/or assist clients and obtain or arrange needed services.

17. Operates computer and other office equipment as necessary to perform essential functions of job.

OTHER DUTIES OF JOB

1. Attends meetings, training, seminar as necessary.

2. Performs other job-related duties as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives occasional instruction and some supervision from Supervisor II in regard to daily work duties.

SUPERVISION GIVEN

None

We offer an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision, prescription, life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and a retirement plan!

To apply for this position, please complete our online application. Franklin County is an equal opportunity employer.

If you need assistance completing the online application, please contact Human Resources at 717-261-3150.