Care Management Case Aide-Meals ONLY

Company: Philadelphia Corporation For Aging
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: May 7, 2024

Job Description:

Company name: Philadelphia Corporation for Aging

Title of position: Care Management Case Aide-Meals ONLY

Position type: Full Time

Pay range: $37,624.65 - $43,555.24 varies with experience.

Location: Hybrid (after training)

THE ORGANIZATION

A private nonprofit organization founded in 1973, Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA) is a large agency that is part of the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) nationwide network. Founded as a result of the federal Older Americans Act, the AAAs are mandated to "facilitate the area-wide development and implementation of a comprehensive, coordinated system for providing long-term care in home and community-based settings, in a manner responsive to the needs and preferences of older individuals and their family caregivers." PCA carries out this mission through advocacy, stewardship of public funding, planning, development and administration of programs, and service coordination.

The mission of PCA is to improve the quality of life for older Philadelphians and those with disabilities and assist them in achieving the greatest possible levels of health, independence, and productivity.

Benefits:

• Medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental coverage
• Flexible spending plan (health and dependent care)
• EAP, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance
• Pre-tax commuting, and parking benefits
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions and optional employee pre-tax contributions.
• Annual paid time off includes 13 holidays, 10 sick days, 2 personal days, and 3 weeks' vacation depending on tenure. Requirements
  
  Description of Role: Reporting to a Care Manager or a Care Management Supervisor, this position is responsible for the care management of individuals who have declined OPTIONS or Waiver programs and are receiving home delivered meals only. The care management aide provides services as specified and required by the PA Department of Aging for "Meals Only" consumers including annual reassessments, home visits, and telephone contacts.
  
  Required Education: Associate degree (A.A.S) in a human services or related field.
  
  Job Responsibilities:
  
  a. Performs all care management functions for "meals only" caseload.
  
  b. Conducts NAT-E assessment of nutrition needs and eligibility for home delivered meals annually.
  
  c. Conducts semi-annual home visits and quarterly telephone calls to monitor eligibility, changing needs, and satisfaction with meals.
  
  d. Creates service orders for meals in Oracle and SAMS.
  
  e. Follows up on meal delivery problems as needed.
  
  f. Completes all required documentation and data entry in SAMS and Oracle.
  
  f. Other duties as assigned.
  
  Additional Requirements:
  • Must have a valid driver's license, good driving record, and continuous access to a fully insured car.
  • Pre-employment physical.
  • Drug testing.
    
    For information on Philadelphia Corporation for Aging, including more information on our company culture, visit our website at https://www.pcacares.org/
    
    All applicants will receive an acknowledgement that their application has been. Those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
    
    Philadelphia Corporation for Aging is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
    
    Salary Description
    
    $37,624.65 - $43,555.24

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