About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Community Action / Aging & Social Services.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This entry-level Case Manager provides assessment and care-management services that help older adults with functional disabilities remain independent, safe, and connected in their community. Working under established programs and supervision, you will:

• Conduct person-centered assessments covering ADLs, cognitive and physical functioning, social supports, economic resources, and living environment.
• Develop individualized care plans that prioritize independence, safety, and access to community supports.
• Coordinate services and referrals with community providers, public benefits, and family caregivers.
• Monitor outcomes and update care plans as needs change; document services and case notes in the client record.
• Use judgment within established policies and consult supervisors for complex situations.
• Travel to client homes and community locations as required.

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Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive functional and psychosocial assessments.
• Create and implement care plans informed by assessments.
• Maintain accurate, timely case documentation and reports.
• Communicate effectively with older adults, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Support clients to access community resources, transportation, and services.
• Participate in team meetings, training, and required compliance activities.

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Compensation

• Pay rate: $21.06 per hour (as listed by the hiring client).
• Estimated annual equivalent (based on full-time hours) shown elsewhere on job boards is approximate — actual compensation depends on scheduled hours and client policy.

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Qualifications

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field.
• Minimum one year of experience in public or private social work involving comprehensive functional and/or psychosocial assessments.

Preferred (not required)

• Experience with older adult services, care coordination, or community-based case management.
• Familiarity with local community resources and benefits programs.

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Requirements & Conditions

• One year of experience operating PCs in networked environments and using Microsoft Office (Word, Access, Excel).
• Background checks required by the hiring client for Pennsylvania roles: Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Clearance, and National Sex Offender Registry check (current within 90 days of employment), and Motor Vehicle Record check.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and appropriate insurance coverage for daily travel.
• Ability to travel out-of-town and overnight for agency purposes, when required.
• Physical ability to perform essential job tasks: sit, stand, climb stairs, safely lift and carry up to 20 lbs unassisted, unrestricted use of upper body, and hearing/vision (corrected or uncorrected) within normal ranges. May need to access residences that are not fully handicapped-accessible.
• Clear speaking voice and capacity to perform duties without health restrictions.

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Work Environment & Employment Type

• This role serves older adults in the community and includes frequent field visits and office-based tasks.
• Schedule, benefits, and exact employment type (full-time/part-time) will be defined by the hiring client during the interview and offer process.

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Why Join Our Client

• Join a mission-driven Community Action organization focused on supporting older adults to remain independent and connected.
• Work that directly impacts quality of life for older community members.
• Opportunities for professional development in aging services and care management.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.