Aging Care Manager 1

Pennsylvania

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
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Aging Care Manager 1 (Local Government) - Wayne County AAA Print Apply Aging Care Manager 1 (Local Government) - Wayne County AAA Salary $33,267.00 Annually Location Wayne County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CS-8-L0647 Department Local Government Division AN Wayne Co Aaa Opening Date 05/14/2024 Closing Date 5/27/:59 PM Eastern Job Code L0647 Position Number Union Non-Union Bargaining Unit LG Pay Group LG Bureau / Division Code Bureau / Division AN Wayne County Area Agency on Aging Worksite Address 323 Tenth Street City Honesdale, Pennsylvania Zip Code 18431 Contact Name Paula Wehrmann Contact Phone Contact Email + Description + Benefits + Questions THE POSITION Are you seeking a fulfilling role as an Aging Care Manager? We have an exciting opportunity for an individual who is patient, compassionate, and organized, and who takes pleasure in helping senior citizens discover resources that will enhance their quality of life. Join our supportive team environment where training is offered, and where your passion for assisting others will truly shine. Don't miss out on this chance to make a difference in the lives of seniors - apply now and take advantage of our excellent benefits package. DESCRIPTION OF WORK The primary responsibility of this role is to engage with older adults starting from their first interaction, as well as their families and professionals, and provide ongoing care management support. This includes carrying out specialized tasks such as protective services, care transitions, and person-centered counseling. In this position, you will be responsible for managing a caseload of consumers and providing assistance in various areas as required. Additionally, you may need to coordinate services with physicians, community agencies, financial institutions, and other relevant stakeholders on a regular basis. Work Schedule and Additional Information: + Full-time employment + Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. + On-call hours when required. + Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. + You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: + Three years as an Aging Case Aide 2;or + A bachelor's degree which includes or is supplemented by twelve (12) credits in social sciences, behavioral sciences, human services, or a closely related field;or + An equivalent combination of experience and training. + Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree. Other Requirements: + Hiring preference for this vacancy will be given to candidates who live within Lackawanna , Monroe, Pike, Susquehanna, or Wayne counties . If no eligible candidates who live within these counties apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered. + You must meet the PA residency requirement . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency. + You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements: + A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening. + You must pass a background investigation. + This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law. + Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance. How to Apply: + Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnot be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). + If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. + Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. + Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. Veterans: + Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103 provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at . Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): + 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. EXAMINATION INFORMATION + Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). + Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. + Your score is valid for this specific posting only. + You must provide complete and accurate information or: + your score may be lower than deserved. + you may be disqualified. + You may only apply/test oncefor this posting. + Your results will be provided via email. Benefit packages are determined by the county and may vary. Please contact the applicable county human resource office directly to inquire about a specific benefit package. 01 The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania legislatively allows the Department of Aging and Area Agencies on Aging to provide preference to candidates who are 60 years of age or older. Are you 60 years of age or older? + Yes + No 02 Have you been employed by a Pennsylvania local government agency in a civil service covered position as an Aging Case Aide 2 for three or more years full-time? + Yes + No 03 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 04 Have you completed 12 or more semester credits of college education in the social sciences, behavioral sciences, human services, hospital administration, nursing home administration, nursing, public health, health sciences, community health, health care management, or law enforcement? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer "yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit click on Other Information. + Yes + No 05 What level of college education have you completed? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit click on Other Information. + A conferred Bachelor's degree or higher + Within 3 months of conferring a Bachelor's degree + 120 credits or more + 90 but less than 120 credits + 60 but less than 90 credits + 30 but less than 60 credits + Less than 30 credits + None 06 If you indicated through your response to the question above that you are within three months of completing a bachelor's degree . click apply for full job details
Date Posted: 21 May 2024
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