Aging Care Manager 2 (Local Government) - Wayne County Area Agency on Aging

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an Aging Care Manager 2, providing essential support to senior citizens. This full-time position involves coordinating care services, maintaining client caseloads, and advocating for older adults in the community. Ideal candidates are compassionate, organized professionals dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for elderly individuals.

Qualifications

• Minimum six months as an Aging Care Manager 1 or county caseworker.
• Bachelor's degree in social sciences, human services, or related fields required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Assisting senior citizens with care management.
• Coordinating with physicians and community agencies.
• Maintaining a caseload of consumers.

Skills

Compassionate

Organized

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in social sciences or related field

Job description

Aging Care Manager 2 (Local Government) - Wayne County Area Agency on Aging

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THE POSITION

Do you enjoy assisting senior citizens with services and supports to stay active and safe, while remaining in the community setting of their choice? Join the Wayne County Area Agency on Aging as an Aging Care Manager 2. This is a rewarding position for patient, compassionate, and organized person and offers a great team atmosphere with training provided. If you have a passion for working with people, this is a position for you!

THE POSITION

Do you enjoy assisting senior citizens with services and supports to stay active and safe, while remaining in the community setting of their choice? Join the Wayne County Area Agency on Aging as an Aging Care Manager 2. This is a rewarding position for patient, compassionate, and organized person and offers a great team atmosphere with training provided. If you have a passion for working with people, this is a position for you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this role, you will work with older adults from initial contact with individuals, their families, and professionals through ongoing care management responsibilities. This involves specialized duties providing protective services, care transitions, person-centered counseling, and related services. You will maintain a caseload of consumers, be involved in necessary areas of assistance, and may regularly coordinate services with physicians, community agencies, financial institutions, and related entities. You will be expected to manage multiple tasks, paying close attention to detail. This includes completing paperwork, fulfilling work assignments, and meeting deadlines. Apply today and act as an advocate to enhance the lives of older adults by promoting independence, empowerment, safety, and security with our team!

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.On-call hours when required.
• Employee may have overnight travel or out of county travel for meetings or training.
• 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.
• 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 www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at [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.



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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Government Administration

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