Aging Case Aide 2 (Local Government) - Perry County Area Agency on Aging
Aging Case Aide 2 (Local Government) - Perry County Area Agency on Aging
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USD 33360 - 33360
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Job Description
THE POSITION
Take the next step in your career with an agency that provides valuable services to older adults. Perry County Area Agency on Aging is seeking a compassionate Aging Case Aide 2 to provide outreach services information and referrals to consumers person centered counseling and general support to care management. Advance your career while providing valuable services to the residents of Perry County. Make a difference with our team!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this important role you will provide information and referrals to older adults regarding available support and services. This includes explaining benefits guidelines and application procedures assisting with completing forms and applications making referrals to agencies professionals and other service providers and contacting service providers on behalf of consumers. An Aging Case Aide 2 provides direct one-on-one Medicare counseling to beneficiaries to determine individual needs. Key to this position is recognizing the need for protective and supportive services for abused exploited or neglected older adults and completing a Report of Need assessments in the statewide database. You will have the opportunity to organize public education and outreach events.
Additional duties to include but not limited to:
- Assisting the senior community center liaison with data entry and management in CoPilot
- Using the statewide database to complete simple assessments enter documentation and review data for compliance
- Providing assistance to Aging Care Managers within the department
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday - Friday with 60-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
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 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
