Aging Care Manager 2 (LG) - Schuylkill County Area Agency on Aging (Multiple Vacancies)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pottsville (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Pottsville, PA, is seeking an Aging Care Manager with Schuylkill County Office of Senior Services. The role covers general casework, intake, and ongoing care management for older adults, engaging families and professionals from initial contact through comprehensive care planning.

Responsibilities include intake/assessment, adaptative support, case management, coordination with clinicians and community services, meticulous documentation, and outreach to senior

Qualifications

• Six months as Aging Care Manager 1 or County Caseworker 1; or
• Six months of professional human services or nursing experience with a bachelor’s degree in social sciences, behavioral sciences, human services, or a related field; or
• Equivalent combination of experience and training

Responsibilities

• Intake and assessment: meet with consumer and support system; evaluate health, social, and long-term care needs; develop initial care plan
• Adaptable support: respond to client emergencies, provide protective services, help with program forms and resources
• Case management: maintain caseload, make referrals, ongoing assessment and follow-up
• Care coordination: conduct home visits; coordinate services with physicians, community agencies, hospitals, and care homes
• Documentation: prepare and update case files; update confidential client information in state databases
• Outreach and learning: visit senior centers; attend training and assist with interns and new staff

Skills

Intake & assessment

Case management

Documentation

Collaboration with professionals

Education

Bachelor's degree in social sciences or related field

Job description

Salary

$36,913.50 Annually

Location

Schuylkill County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-62397-L0635

Department

Local Government

Division

AN Schuylkill Co Aaa

Opening Date

11/09/2026

Closing Date

11/22/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

L0635

Position Number

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

LG

Pay Group

LG

Bureau / Division Code

88101154

Bureau / Division

Schuylkill County Office of Senior Services

Worksite Address

110 East Laurel Blvd

City

Pottsville, Pennsylbania

Zip Code

17901

Contact Name

Deanna Orlowsky

Contact Phone

570.622.3103

Contact Email

[e-mail]

The Position

Aging Care Manager with the Schuylkill County Office of Senior Services, our local Area Agency on Aging, offers a chance to make a meaningful impact each day! This role is responsible for general casework, intake, and assessment, working with Older Adults from initial contact with individuals, their families, and professionals through ongoing care management responsibilities. Success relies on managing multiple tasks, paying close attention to detail, and meeting deadlines. Training and team support provided.

Description of Work

This position performs professional social service work developing care plans and managing services for older adults. It combines comprehensive assessment, service coordination, and knowledge of community resources to help maintain each person's independence for as long as feasible. As an Aging Care Manager 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Intake and Assessment: Meet with each consumer and their support system; evaluate health, social, and long-term care needs; consult with other professionals; and develop initial care plan
• Adaptable Support: Respond to client emergencies, provide protective services, and help consumers and their families complete program forms and understand available resources
• Case Management: Maintain a caseload of consumers; make referrals; and provide ongoing assessment, re-evaluation, and follow up to ensure care meets consumer needs
• Care Coordination: Conduct home visits; regularly coordinate services with physicians, community agencies, financial institutions, hospitals, and nursing or personal care homes
• Documentation: Prepare and update case files, complete paperwork, and update confidential client information into state databases
• Outreach and Learning: Visit senior centers to provide program information; attend training sessions and assist with training interns and new staff

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, and periodic on-call hours when required after training. Some training would be out of county and may require overnight stay.
• 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.

Required Experience, Training & Eligibility

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Six months as an Aging Care Manager 1 or a County Caseworker 1; or
• Successful completion of the County Social Casework Intern program; or
• Six months of professional human services or nursing experience; and a bachelor's degree in social sciences, behavioral sciences, human services, or a closely related field; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Schuylkill County. If no eligible candidates who live within Schuylkill 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.
• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and a drug screening.
• 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.

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 www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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.