Long-Term Care Assessment Worker I

Description

Shift: Monday- Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Location: Requires in-person fieldwork within Philadelphia County, with occasional office presence for meetings, trainings, and other activities.

Effective 7/1/2026 New Salary Range: $50,400.00-$60,027.21 varies with experience.

Join Our Team- Make a Difference!

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.

About Us:

Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA) is a nonprofit founded in 1973 and part of the nationwide Area Agency on Aging (AAA) network. Established under the Older Americans Act, PCA supports older adults and caregivers through advocacy, public funding stewardship, program development, and service coordination.

What You'll Do:

The Assessment Worker is responsible for the assessment utilizing the FED (Functional Eligibility Determination) tool to determine a level of care determination, and limited follow-up of individuals age 18 and over who seek Home and Community Based Services (HCBS), admission to a nursing home, personal care home, or domiciliary care home.

Key responsibilities include:

• Appropriately administer the FED through a thorough in-person interview based on consumer answers and information received from the consumer's physician, family, friends, and referral source per the applicant's preferences.
• Evaluates the availability and appropriateness of HCBS or facility placement to best meet applicant's needs and makes the most appropriate decision with consideration of applicant's preferences.
• Complete financial screening tools for applicants interested in Personal Care Home, Domiciliary placement, or HCBS, various community-based programs, and external programs not offered through PCA, including ACT 150.
• Refers applicants to appropriate HCBS or make requests to add eligible individuals to programs waitlists, including those awaiting CHC Waiver or OPTIONS services, as well as applicants seeking meals only.
• Completes the Pre-admission Screening/Annual Resident Review (PASARR) process for individuals identified with Mental Health, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, or other related disability.
• Conducts standardized Department of Human Services Medical Assistance financial application forms for applicants in the community who want to be relocated to a Nursing Home Facility.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree which includes or is supplemented by twelve credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology or other related social science.
• Experience: 1 year of social work experience, case management, or assessment preferably in the areas of aging, community health, nursing home or hospital discharge planning.
• Requirements: A valid driver's license, a good driving record and access to a fully insured car.
• Skills: Highly organized and energetic, with excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, and a strong degree of flexibility.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay & Benefits- Including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, and flexible spending accounts
• Employer-Paid Coverage- Life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• Retirement Savings- 403(b) plan with employer contributions and optional pre-tax employee contributions
• Generous Time Off- Paid time off (PTO) and company holidays
• Convenience & Support- Direct deposit, pre-tax commuting and parking benefits, and access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Training & Development- Paid orientation and ongoing professional training opportunities

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.

It is the policy of Philadelphia Corporation for Aging to comply with all federal and state laws concerning the employment of individuals with disabilities and to act in accordance with regulations and guidance issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Furthermore, it is the company policy not to discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in regard to application procedures, hiring, advancement, discharge, compensation, training or other terms, conditions and privileges of employment.