Aging Care Manager 3 (Local Government) - Delaware Co Area Agency On Aging
Aging Care Manager 3 (Local Government) - Delaware Co Area Agency On Aging
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USD 51012 - 51012
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Job Description
THE POSITION
Are you looking for a rewarding career in human services dedicated to the protection of our older adult community Delaware County Office of Services for the Aging is seeking a motivated and compassionate individual to join our team as an Aging Care Manager 3. We offer a supportive work environment a generous benefit package and opportunities for career advancement. Find meaning in your career and help provide care support and opportunities for older adults. Apply with us today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this Aging Care Manager 3 position your primary responsibility is the assessment of risk and the development of care plans to eliminate or reduce the risk for persons reported in need of protective services. Work begins with obtaining information from consumers caregivers family members neighbors and others in order to complete an accurate assessment. Using all available information you will make a determination if need is substantiated or unsubstantiated. Communication is key as you develop a care plan with the consumer to solve both presenting and underlying problems and arrange for necessary services. Frequent home visits and telephone contacts will allow you to monitor consumers behavior and case plan effectiveness. Included in your duties will be investigating sites for clients at risk and initiating procedures for court related intervention and guardianship cases. You will be expected to maintain and complete detailed case information in a timely manner. You will have the opportunity to participate in supervision scheduled meetings annual enrichment and other training as required.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday - Friday with 30-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 Care Manager 2 or Aging Program Assessor;or
- One and one-half 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:
- You must pass a background investigation.
- 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.
- 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
