Care Manager
Full Time
New Castle, PA 16101
$18 - $19 an hour
Posted Just posted
Job description
Older Adult Care Manager – Challenges, Options In Aging, New Castle, PA
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Older Adult Care Manager – Challenges, Options In Aging, New Castle, PA
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Older Adult Care Manager – Challenges, Options In Aging, New Castle, PA
At Catholic Charities, Diocese of Pittsburgh, we believe that all stages of human life are sacred and that the dignity of the human person is the foundation of a moral vision for society.
We’re seeking a compassionate Care Manager to provide support to older adults in Lawrence County receiving home and community-based services.
With your education, experience, and compassionate heart you know the importance of supporting older adults with the highest level of functioning in the least restrictive environment.
We offer successful candidates a competitive salary, strong health benefits (including medical, dental and vision) and generous time off programs that includes15 paid holidays a year. We also have a solid retirement plan that is fully funded by Catholic Charities along with other benefits.
We have a collaborative and friendly team focused culture at Catholic Charities and we are proud to be designated by the Pittsburgh Business Times as one of the
2022 Best Places to Work in Western Pennsylvania.
In addition, the Care Manager is able to work from home on select days of the workweek.
Take a look at the Care Manager description below and let us know if you’re ready to help protect the elderly in Lawrence County.
Care Manager Key Performance Objectives Include:
- Performs home-based assessments/reassessments, investigations, and care management for assigned consumers, to identify client needs, and facilitate effective utilization of resources in compliance with Act 79, the Older Adult Protective Services Act .
- Collaborates with clients and/or caregivers in the development of a care plan, which promotes the client’s highest level of functioning in the least restrictive community environment.
- Provides intensive care management and service planning to assist assigned clients in setting achievable objectives and maintaining a safe, least restrictive environment. Provides on-going extensive care management and supportive services to participants through home visits and contact plans, as required by PA Department of Aging to maintain medical, financial, and emotional stability.
- Demonstrates knowledge of supportive and specialized services provided through Challenges, Options in Aging programs, Pennsylvania Department of Aging, and local community agencies/resources through appropriate intake, screening and referral of participant inquiries.
- Maintains participant records in Social Assistance Management System (SAMS), and in a timely manner, to ensure program and fiscal accountability and compliance with Pennsylvania Department of Aging and Office of Long Term Living requirements.
- Identifies and obtains needed supportive/specialized services in coordination with other agencies for participants who require crisis intervention or intensive monitoring to maintain dignity and independence in a safe environment.
- Maintains confidentiality in communication with participants, staff and others to preserve client and staff rights.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Two years of experience in public or private social work; and a Bachelor's Degree; 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.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including interviewing and assessment techniques are required.
- Knowledge of the aging process and geriatric issues is required.
- The ability to interact constructively with community agencies and resources is required.
- The ability to make home visits is required.
- A valid driver's license required is required.
- Act 33/34 clearances are required.
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Pittsburgh is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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