The Aging Assessor II (Intake/Assessment) position, starting at $29.65/hr for 35 hrs/week, involves dual roles as a certified assessor and intake worker.
As an intake worker, responsibilities include serving as the primary contact for inquiries, providing information, managing resources, and processing reports related to elder protection and assessments.
As a certified assessor, duties involve completing level of care assessments for consumers, assisting with application processes for community services, and ensuring compliance with mandated timeframes.
Essential functions include data collection, documentation, collaboration with agencies, mentoring, and participating in meetings and training.
Qualifications include a relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, certification within 90 days, a valid PA driver’s license, and skills in client advocacy, multitasking, and use of computer systems.
The role requires physical presence in an office, some home visits, and occasional evening or weekend work. It emphasizes professionalism, ethics, and the ability to handle high-risk situations.
The present organization of Berks County Government consist of thre major divisions, the court systems, the row officers, and the County Commissioners. The court systems.