Aging Care Manager 1 (Local Government) – Wayne County Area Agency on Aging

Job Description

Job Ttitle: Aging Care Manager 1 (Local Government) – Wayne County Area Agency on Aging

Company: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania


Description: THE POSITIONWayne County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) is eager to welcome a patient, compassionate and organized person to join their dedicated team as an Aging Care Manager 1. In this role, you will assist senior citizens within your community in finding resources for a more productive, safe, and happy life. We offer a great team atmosphere, an excellent benefit package, and training is provided. If you have a passion for working with the older adult population, this is the position for you.DESCRIPTION OF WORKAn Aging Care Manager 1 works with older adults from initial contact with individuals, their families, and professionals through ongoing care management responsibilities. This includes specialized duties such as Protective Services, Care Transitions, and Person-Center Counseling. You will maintain a caseload of consumers and be involved in necessary areas of assistance. You may have the opportunity to regularly coordinate services with physicians, community agencies, and financial institutions. Our ideal candidate must have the ability to handle multiple tasks and pay close attention to detail. Paperwork and assignments must be completed in a timely manner, always meeting deadlines.The training and team support provided, will give you the opportunity to move forward in your career! Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment. 37.5 hours per week.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday – Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• On-call hours may be required.
• Some out of County overnight travel may be 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 & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONSMinimum 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:

• You must meet the

. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the and click on Residency. * Hiring preference for this vacancy may 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 be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.
• A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.
• 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 will not 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 once for 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.

Salary: $35470.5 per year

Location: Wayne County, PA

Date: Sat, 07 Dec 2024 03:47:34 GMT


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