Aging Care Manager II (Berks Area Agency on Aging)

Job description

- The Starting Rate for this position is $29.65 per hour - 35 hours per week POSITION SUMMARY: This position works as a care manager of services and supports for qualified older adults participating in the OPTIONS and Caregiver Support Programs. The goal of the care manager is to assist older adults and their caregivers in maintaining independence at the highest level of functioning in the community and help delay the need for more costly care/services. The care manager in this position is expected to maintain the highest level of professional ethics, continually seeking opportunities for increased knowledge, growth, and development. An employee in this job assesses needs and manages social services for older adults and their families to improve their quality of life. Work involves evaluating the social contacts and supports, daily living activities, cognitive functioning, physical health, and economic and other resources of older adults to develop plans for their care. Work includes coordinating plans with other agencies to refer clients for additional services and assisting older adults in utilizing available services to meet their needs. Work may also include conducting more tho...