Aging Care Manager 2 (Local Govt.) - Schuylkill County Area Agency on Aging (Multiple Vacancies)
Aging Care Manager 2 (Local Govt.) - Schuylkill County Area Agency on Aging (Multiple Vacancies)
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USD 36913 - 36913
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Job Description
THE POSITION
Are you interested in a career in serving the older adults of Schuylkill County If so consider joining the Schuylkill County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) as an Aging Care Manager 2. In this rewarding role you will have the opportunity to assist senior citizens to find services to stay active and safe while remaining in the community setting of their choice. We provide a supportive team atmosphere and comprehensive training. If you are a patient and organized person with a passion to help others we want to hear from you! DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As an Aging Care Manager 2 you will receive case assignments involving general casework intake and assessment. Your work with older adults will be ongoing from initial contact with individuals their families and professionals through care management responsibilities. Examples of duties include providing assistance to consumers with completion of program forms and making referrals of appropriate community services. You will have the opportunity to regularly coordinate services with physicians community agencies financial institutions hospitals nursing homes and personal care homes. Work involves responding to client emergencies and protective services. Our ideal candidate will manage multiple tasks and display excellent attention to detail skills. You will be required to complete paperwork in a timely manner meeting all deadlines and input confidential client information into state databases.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment 37.5 hours per week
- Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday - Friday with 30-minute lunch.
- On-call hours when required after training. Some out of county overnight travel may be required.
- 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:
- Six months as an Aging Care Manager 1 or a County Caseworker 1; or
- Successful completion of the County Social Casework Intern program; or
- Six months of professional human services 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.
Other Requirements:
- You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements follow thelink and click on Residency.
- Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Schuylkill County. If no eligible candidates who live within Schuylkill 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:
- You must pass a background investigation.
- A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and drug screening.
- 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.
- 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 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
