Aging Care Manager 3 (Local Government) - Luzerne-Wyoming County Area Agency on Aging
Aging Care Manager 3 (Local Government) - Luzerne-Wyoming County Area Agency on Aging
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USD 45487 - 45487
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THE POSITION
NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF (CSL0636). IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM MARCH 18 2025 TO MARCH 31 2025 YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.
Luzerne Wyoming County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) is seeking hardworking compassionate individuals who are dedicated to helping assist older adults to live safe and healthy lives. As a Care Manager 3 for the Area Agency on Aging you will be assigned to the Protective Services Unit within the Social Services Department. If you are passionate about helping those in your community apply for this rewarding opportunity today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this important role you will act as an Aging Protective Services Investigator in the Social Services Department Protective Services Unit. You will investigate allegations of abuse conduct a facetoface visits with older adults interview all collateral contacts pertinent to the case including the alleged perpetrator of the abuse and collect evidence and documents. You will have the opportunity to work with other agencies and entities such as law enforcement financial institutions the medical community and domestic violence services to reach a conclusion regarding the case. Key to this position is ensuring the safety of older adults which will require you to assist with activities such as seeking medical intervention applying for entitlement programs addressing eviction notices and placement needs using legal intervention when necessary.
Additional duties to include:
- Conducting reassessments as required
- Documenting all case activities
- Attending all training pertinent to the Protective Services Investigator job classification
- Interpreting AAA programs and Protective Services regulations to individuals the public and other agencies
Work Schedule and Additional Information:- Fulltime employment
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday Friday with 30minute lunch.
- Telework:You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- 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 Care Manager 2 or Aging Program Assessor;or
- One and onehalf years of professional human services law enforcement or nursing experience; and a bachelors 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.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
- A conditional offer of employment will require submission ofcriminal history hiring agency contact information.
How to Apply:
- Resumes cover letters and similar documents will notbe 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 and 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:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
