Aging Care Manager 2 (Local Government)

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Hawley (Wayne County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking an Aging Care Manager 2 for the Pike County Area Agency on Aging. The role focuses on assessing needs, coordinating services, and supporting vulnerable older adults to maintain safety and independence. Join a compassionate team dedicated to protecting and empowering seniors in Pike County.

Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with on-call requirements. Telework is not available, and starting salary may be non-negotiable.

Qualifications

• Six months as an Aging Care Manager 1 or County Caseworker 1 or completed County Social Casework Intern program.
• Bachelor's degree in social sciences, behavioral sciences, human services, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop informed care plans based on medical, social, psychological, and functional assessments.
• Ensure legal and regulatory time frames are met while following policies and procedures.
• Conduct investigations into abuse, exploitation, abandonment, or self-neglect.
• Complete referrals, arrange services, and monitor follow-up to maintain quality.

Skills

Care planning

Safety compliance

Investigative work

Service coordination

Reassessment tasks

Advisory support

Education

Bachelor's degree in social sciences

Six months experience in aging care or related field

Equivalent combination of experience and training

Job description

Salary

$50,000.00 Annually

Location

Pike County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-58176-L0635

Department

Local Government

Division

AN Pike Co Aaa

Opening Date

09/09/2026

Closing Date

9/22/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

L0635

Position Number

80001129

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

LG

Pay Group

LG

Bureau / Division Code

88101129

Bureau / Division

Pike County Area Agency on Aging

Worksite Address

150 Pike County Blvd.

City

Hawley, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

18428

Contact Name

Robin Soares

Contact Phone

570.775.5550

Contact Email

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

The Aging Care Manager 2 position with the Pike County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) offers a chance to make a real difference in the lives of older adults. This role allows you to guide individuals through challenges and support them in staying safe and independent. You will join a team that values compassion, dedication, and strong community service. If you are ready to support vulnerable residents of Pike County, this opportunity is for you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position focuses on assessing needs, coordinating services, and supporting vulnerable older adults as they work to maintain safety and independence. As an Aging Care Manager 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Care Planning: Develop informed care plans based on thorough medical, social, psychological, and functional assessments
• Safety Compliance: Ensure legal and regulatory time frames are met while following all policies, procedures, and statutes
• Investigative Work: Conduct detailed investigations into situations involving possible abuse, exploitation, abandonment, or self neglect
• Service Coordination: Complete referrals, arrange needed services, and monitor follow up to maintain service quality
• Reassessment Tasks: Perform periodic reviews to identify changes in consumer status and adjust support plans accordingly
• Advisory Support: Provide guidance to staff and the public on legal, medical, and privacy matters affecting protective service consumers

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• There are on call requirements with this position.
• 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 Pike County. If no eligible candidates who live within Pike 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 drug screening.
• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

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.

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.