Aging Care Manager 1 (Local Government) - Potter County Area Agency on Aging (Multiple Vacancies)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a rewarding public service team dedicated to improving the lives of older adults and their families. In this role, you will manage a caseload, develop care plans, and work closely with various agencies to provide essential support. This position offers full-time employment with opportunities for career advancement after a probationary period. You will play a crucial role in helping seniors achieve independence and a better quality of life. If you are passionate about making a difference in your community, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Excellent Benefit Package

Career Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Manage a caseload and work with consumers and their families.
• Develop care plans by evaluating consumers' personal and economic situations.

Responsibilities

• Assist consumers in managing incomes to maximize benefits.
• Collaborate with social agencies and health care providers.

Skills

Case Management

Social Services

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences

Experience as Aging Case Aide

Job description

Apply today for this rewarding public service position at Potter County Human Services. With our team you will have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of older adults and their families. Potter County provides an excellent benefit package and opportunities for career advancement. Achieve your goals and experience the rewards of public service with us!

After successful completion of a six-month probationary period per union agreement, the selected candidate will be promoted to Aging Care Manager 2.

As an Aging Care Manager 1 you will manage a caseload and work with consumers, their families, and other agencies to utilize all resources available to provide assistance to consumers. Upon completion of training, you will be expected to exercise initiative and independent judgment in discharging assignments, seeking help with more unusual or difficult cases.

As an Aging Care Manager, you will develop and manage care plans through careful evaluation of consumers’ personal, social, and economic situation. This includes obtaining a variety of information about each consumer, assisting consumers in managing incomes to maximize benefits, consulting with other professional staff in specialized program areas, and working in close cooperation with other social agencies, health care providers, courts, and community resources. You will also complete training in preparation to participate in protective services and Medicare benefits counseling functions.

Your work will be essential for aiding consumers and their families in achieving a more satisfactory adjustment to specific problems or situations as well as effectively utilizing all available resources. Advance your career and help seniors to ensure they can enjoy the highest level of independence and quality of life!

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• On-call and overtime required.
• Telework:You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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.

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 three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet thePA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow thelink and click on Residency.
• Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Potter County. If no eligible candidates who live within Potter County 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.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
  • Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.
• 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 towww.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us [e-mail].

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.

• 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.