Aging Case Aide 2- Senior Center Local Government - Wayne County Area Agency on Aging
Aging Case Aide 2- Senior Center Local Government - Wayne County Area Agency on Aging
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USD 28470 - 28470
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Job Description
THE POSITION
Wayne County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) is searching for a patient compassionate and organized Aging Case Aide 2 to complete our team.This is a rewarding position for someone who enjoys assisting senior citizens to find resources for a more productive safe and happy life while maintaining as much independence as possible. We provide a supportive team environment comprehensive training and the opportunity to advance in your career. Join our dedicated team as we work to enhance the lives of older adults in our community. DESCRIPTION OF WORK
The Aging Case Aide 2 schedules appointments and meets with walkins on a daily basis to provide counseling on health insurance and completion of various assistance applications. Appointments may include scheduling sessions with homebound clients as necessary. You will provide outreach services and encourage participation at senior centers to utilize the centers activities and other services. This includes preparation and conducting activities at the center such as arts and crafts bingo and exercise. Communication skills will be key as you may be asked to resolve complaints and conflicts of seniors attending the center. You will have the opportunity to work with volunteers serving communal lunch.
Other duties to include but not limited to:
- Assisting in serving meals at the drivethru station
- Overseeing solicitation of annual picnic donations including sending out letters
- Collecting donations for center meals and services
- Keeping a daily ledger of receipts
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Fulltime employment.
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday Friday with a 30minute lunch.
- Telework:You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- Employee may have overnight travel or out of county travel for meetings or training.
- Salary:In some cases the starting salary may be nonnegotiable.
- 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:
- One year as an Aging Case Aide 1; or
- Two years of public contact work including one year in a human services program; or
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
Other Requirements:
- You must meet thePA residency requirement.For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements follow thelink 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 click the Veterans Preference tab or contact us at.
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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
