21-028 Assessment Caseworker

SOUTHWESTERN PA AREA AGENCY ON AGING, INC.

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POSITION:                           ASSESSMENT CASEWORKER (Full-Time)

                                              OPTIONS Assessment Unit

PAY GRADE:                       12

WAGE:                               $32,682 (plus an excellent benefits package!)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:                               

• Performs Functional Eligibility Determinations to determine clinical eligibility for Medical Assistance long term services and supports.
• Conducts Functional Eligibility Determinations with consumers and families and assists in determining level of care and eligibility, to make timely referrals to appropriate agencies.
• Participates in case conferences with all levels of program staff and provides testimony at level of care appeal hearings.
• Prepares and submits all required program forms, documentation and correspondence in an accurate and timely manner.
• Assists consumers with necessary correspondence and contacts to ensure the protection of client's rights and benefits.
• Completes case assignments in the time frame determined by the Office of Long Term Living.
• Links consumers to community based services and resources.
• 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 be willing to become a certified assessor as required by the Aging Well.
• Must successfully obtain Criminal History Clearance from the PA State Police, Child Abuse Clearance from the PA Department of Human Services and FBI Fingerprint Clearance.
• Must not be excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid or any other federal health care program.
• Demonstrated ability to obtain vital information during a Functional Eligibility Determination.
• Demonstrates ability to probe and accurately document responses given by the consumer or their representative
• 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.
• Ability to complete all assigned FEDS within established time frames;
• Ability to understand and follow supervisory direction and work independently following established policies and procedures, including emergency situations.

QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS SHOULD VISIT OUR WEBSITE http://www.sphs.org/employment.html FOR CURRENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES OR STOP INTO THE HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE AT 300 CHAMBER PLAZA, CHARLEROI, PA.    POSTING#21-028.

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