Aging Care Manager 2 (Local Government)

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Sunbury (Northumberland County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is hiring an Aging Care Manager 2 with the Northumberland County Area Agency on Aging to help older adults overcome challenges and stay safe in their communities. The role links clients to programs, facilitates care planning, and coordinates services with partner agencies to improve daily life.

Responsibilities include needs assessment, service coordination, comprehensive reviews, interagency collaboration, benefits guidance, and thorough case documentation.

Qualifications

• Six months as an Aging Care Manager 1 or 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.

Responsibilities

• Needs Assessment: Evaluate social contacts, daily living activities, cognitive functioning, physical health, and available resources.
• Service Coordination: Connect older adults with agencies, hospitals, clinics, courts, and community organizations that support their needs.
• Comprehensive Reviews: Conduct detailed assessments of medical, social, psychological, and housing conditions to support effective care planning.
• Interagency Collaboration: Work with professional staff and community partners to discuss diagnoses and plans of treatment.
• Benefits Guidance: Assist older adults in managing income, accessing Social Security and Medicare, and understanding legislation that affects benefits.
• Case Documentation: Prepare social studies, case histories, reports, and records.

Education

Bachelor's degree in social sciences, behavioral sciences, human services, or a closely related field

Job description

Salary: $40,014.00 Annually

Location: Northumberland County, PA

Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number: CS-2026-58869-L0635

Department: Local Government

Division: AN Northumberland Co Aaa

Opening Date: 09/18/2026

Closing Date: 10/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code: L0635

Position Number: 80010791

Union: SEIU

Bargaining Unit: LG

Pay Group: LG

Bureau / Division Code: 88101149

Bureau / Division: Northumberland County Area Agency on Aging

Worksite Address: 322 N Second Street

City: Sunbury, Pennsylvania

Zip Code: 17801

Contact Name: Rebecca Mowry

Contact Phone: [phone]

Contact Email: [e-mail]

THE POSITION

As an Aging Care Manager 2 with the Northumberland County Area Agency on Aging (AAA), you help older adults overcome challenges and stay safe in their communities. This position supports individuals and families by linking them to programs that make daily life easier. You make a positive impact through careful planning and thoughtful guidance. Your work strengthens the well-being of those who rely on compassionate care.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role centers on assessing needs and coordinating services that enhance the quality of life for older adults. As an Aging Care Manager 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Needs Assessment: Evaluate social contacts, daily living activities, cognitive functioning, physical health, and available resources
• Service Coordination: Connect older adults with agencies, hospitals, clinics, courts, and community organizations that support their needs
• Comprehensive Reviews: Conduct detailed assessments of medical, social, psychological, and housing conditions to support effective care planning
• Interagency Collaboration: Work with professional staff and community partners to discuss diagnoses and plans of treatment
• Benefits Guidance: Assist older adults in managing income, accessing Social Security and Medicare, and understanding legislation that affects benefits
• Case Documentation: Prepare social studies, case histories, reports, and records

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• 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

• 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 Northumberland County. If no eligible candidates who live within Northumberland 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 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.