Aging Care Manager 1 (Local Government) - Northumberland County Area Agency on Aging
Aging Care Manager 1 (Local Government) - Northumberland County Area Agency on Aging
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USD 34476 - 34476
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Job Description
THE POSITION
If you are an energetic caring and compassionate professional who is interested in helping to ensure the care and well-being of older adults Northumberland County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) wants to meet you! We are eager to welcome an Aging Care Manager 1 to complete our team and play a vital role in providing high-quality care and support to our elderly residents. Bring your dedication and ambition to our department and unleash your potential!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As an Aging Care Manager 1 you will receive training to learn how to evaluate consumers needs and levels of care by completing written assessments of consumers physical health cognitive functioning activities of daily living nutritional risk informal supports physical environment and financial concerns. This information will be used todevelop a care plan with consumers designating services and support to meet their unique needs and to assist them in obtaining services based on their needs. Excellent interpersonal skills are essential as you will be providing information and referrals to consumers and their family members conducting regular home visits providing counseling services and assisting with conflict resolution for a variety of issues that may arise. You will also be collaborating with other social agencies hospitals clinics courts and community resources in order meet the needs of the consumer and assist the consumer in utilizing such resources.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday - Friday with a 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:
- Three years as an Aging Case Aide 2;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 thePA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements follow thelinkand click on Residency.
- Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Northumberland County. If no eligible candidates who live within Northumberland 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 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
