Caseworker-Person Centered Counseling/Info. & Assist./Assessment

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SOUTHWESTERN PA AREA AGENCY ON AGING, INC.

Full-Time Position

Charleroi, PA Location

Overall Function:

Implements, maintains, and updates the agency's information and referral system while providing Person Centered Counseling to consumers with multiple Long-Term Service and Support needs. Performs Functional Eligibility Determinations to determine clinical eligibility for Medical Assistance long term services and supports.

Essential Functions:

Provides technical assistance to consumers and families ensuring quality service, social and emotional support.
Navigates Pennsylvania Individualized Assessment (PIA) system to request Functional Eligibility Determinations (FED).
Conducts coordination with social service agencies and community resources to ensure the appropriate delivery of services to consumers.
Conducts follow up to ensure the consumer is following their action plan while encouraging self-direction and self-determination.
Make home visits to consumers assisting them with applications while working as a liaison among health and human service professionals.
Performs a variety of office tasks and functions required by the agency for successful operations and expeditious delivery of quality services.
Conducts Functional Eligibility Determinations with consumers and families and assists in determining level of care and eligibility, to make timely referrals to appropriate agencies.
Prepares and submits all required program forms, documentation, and correspondence in an accurate and timely manner.
Completes case assignments in the time frame determined by the Office of Long-Term Living
Completes registration in SAMS for all new consumers requesting assistance from the AAA.
Assists consumers with necessary correspondence and contacts to ensure protection of their rights and benefits.
Prepares and submits all required reports, program forms, documentation, and correspondence in an accurate and timely manner.
Links consumers to community-based services and resources.
Receives referrals from various sources, i.e., nursing facilities, personal care homes, physician’s offices, hospitals, etc. for consumers who need AAA services and programs other than those provided by the AAA.
Adheres to all policies, laws, regulations and codes of ethics and confidentiality as outlined by federal and state laws, and agency policies and procedures.