Aging Care Manager 3 (Local Government)

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 43,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking an Aging Care Manager in Johnstown, PA to perform comprehensive assessment, care coordination, advocacy, and supportive services for older adults who may be unable to fully meet their own needs.

The role focuses on investigations, risk assessment, protective actions, and coordination with agencies to ensure individuals receive resources while remaining in their homes where possible.

Qualifications

• One year as an Aging Care Manager 2 or Aging Program Assessor
• One and one-half years of professional human services, law enforcement, or nursing experience; and a bachelor's degree in social sciences, behavioral sciences, human services, or a closely related field
• An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes six months of professional human services, law enforcement, or nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Investigate abuse, exploitation, or neglect cases.
• Evaluate medical, social, and psychological needs to determine risk levels.
• Implement measures that safeguard vulnerable older adults.
• Recommend court interventions, including guardianships and involuntary commitments.
• Document all actions, findings, and service plans.
• Coordinate plans with partnering agencies to refer individuals for additional support.

Education

Bachelor's degree in social sciences

Job description

Salary: $42,958.50 Annually

Location: Cambria County, PA

Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number: CS-2026-57765-L0636

Department: Local Government

Division: AN Cambria Co Aaa

Opening Date: 09/04/2026

Closing Date: 9/17/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code: L0636

Position Number: 80000273

Union: SEIU

Bargaining Unit: LG

Pay Group: LG

Bureau / Division Code: 88101111

Bureau / Division: Cambria County Area Agency on Aging

Worksite Address: Central Park Complex, 110 Franklin Street

Worksite Address: Suite 400

City: Johnstown, Pennsylvania

Zip Code: 15901

Contact Name: Amy Glessner

Contact Phone: [phone]

Contact Email: [e-mail]

Position Overview

The Aging Care Manager position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults. This position provides comprehensive assessment, care coordination, advocacy, and supportive services to older adults who may be unable to fully meet their own needs. The Aging Care Manager works to ensure individuals receive the appropriate resources and services necessary to maintain their independence, dignity, safety, and quality of life while remaining in their homes and communities whenever possible. Your work will have an impact every day.

Description of Work

This role focuses on investigating concerns involving older adults and coordinating services that promote their safety, stability, and well-being. As an Aging Care Manager 3, you will perform the following duties:

• Case Investigations: Conduct investigations of alleged abuse, exploitation, or neglect
• Risk Assessment: Evaluate medical, social, and psychological needs to determine risk levels
• Protective Actions: Implement measures that safeguard vulnerable older adults
• Legal Coordination: Recommend court interventions, including guardianships and involuntary commitments
• Service Documentation: Document all actions, findings, and service plans
• Agency Collaboration: Coordinate plans with partnering agencies to refer individuals for additional support

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 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

• One year as an Aging Care Manager 2 or Aging Program Assessor; or
• One and one-half years of professional human services, law enforcement, 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 which includes six months of professional human services, law enforcement, or nursing experience.

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 Cambria County. If no eligible candidates who live within Cambria 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:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical exam and 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.

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.