Aging Care Manager 1 (Local Government) - Perry County Area Agency on Aging
Aging Care Manager 1 (Local Government) - Perry County Area Agency on Aging
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USD 37564 - 37564
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Job Description
THE POSITION
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of older adults The Perry County Area Agency on Aging is looking for a compassionate and committed Aging Care Manager 1 to join our team. In this rewarding role you will be at the forefront of providing support and resources to older adults in need of protective services. If you are a proactive problem-solver have a genuine love for helping others and possess excellent communication skills we would love to hear from you!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this essential position you will engage in professional development and hands-on training that will equip you to identify needs for protective and supportive services for older adults who have experienced abuse exploitation or neglect. Your responsibilities will include entering needs assessments into a statewide database reviewing and analyzing protective service records and preparing necessary case documentation. You will gather information from consumers their families neighbors and other relevant individuals to identify social economic emotional health or physical needs facilitating access to various services for older adults in accordance with established policies and procedures. Additionally you will demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the protective services program and provide information and referrals to older adults regarding available support and services.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday - Friday with a 60-minute lunch.
- May have to work on-call as needed
- 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:
- Three years as an Aging Case Aide 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title as determined by the Office of Administration);or
- A bachelors degree which includes or is supplemented by twelve (12) credits in social sciences behavioral sciences human services or a closely related field;or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training.
- Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits
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.
- Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Perry County. If no eligible candidates who live within Perry 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:
- This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
- Under the Act a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including but not limited to PA State Police and FBI 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 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
