Assesment Caseworker Job in Charleroi 15022, Pennsylvania US
SOUTHWESTERN PA AREA AGENCY ON AGING, INC.
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POSITION: ASSESSMENT CASEWORKER
OPTIONS Assessment Unit
PAY GRADE: 12
WAGE: $25,868 (as a minimum)
ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS: - Performs comprehensive initial assessments and appropriate reassessments to
determine level of care and service needs.
- Conducts psychosocial assessments with consumers and families and assists in determining level of care and eligibility, to make timely referrals to appropriate agencies.
- Responds to contacts from residential facilities and conducts follow-up visits at
prescribed intervals to ensure continuation of agency subsidy for consumer
residence.
- Participates in case conferences with all levels of program staff and provides
testimony at level of care appeal hearings.
- Responsible for initial development of consumer care plans.
- Prepares and submits all required program forms, documentation and
correspondence in an accurate and timely manner.
- Assists client with necessary correspondence and contacts to ensure the protection of clients rights and benefits.
- Serves on the rotation of on-call emergency response staff.
- Adheres to all policies, laws, regulations and codes of ethics and confidentiality
as outlined by federal and state laws, and agency policies and procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS: - Bachelor's Degree in Social work or related social services field from an
accredited college or university, and two years of psychosocial assessment experience.
- Must successfully obtain Criminal History Clearance from the PA State Police and Child Abuse Clearance from the PA Department of Welfare.
- Demonstrated ability to obtain vital information during an assessment interview to make proper recommendations.
- Demonstrated knowledge of financial entitlement programs and available social
services preferable.
- Ability to interpret detailed medical records and documentation obtained from
health care providers.
- Ability to transport oneself, as necessary, in the performance of essential functions.
- Must have basic computer literacy and keyboarding skills.
- Ability to understand and follow supervisory direction and work independently
following established policies and procedures, including emergency situations.
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