Aging Care Manager 2 (Local Government) - Lebanon County Area Agency on Aging
Aging Care Manager 2 (Local Government) - Lebanon County Area Agency on Aging
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USD 44164 - 44164
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Job Description
THE POSITION
Are you a compassionate individual looking for a rewarding career Lebanon County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) is seeking an Aging Care Manager 2 to help us make a positive impact in the community. Join us in our mission to coordinate and promote a continuum of services that values and supports older adults as they age; empowers them to maintain independence dignity and respect; and enhances their overall well-being and quality of life. If you enjoy coordinating programs that enrich the lives of older adults we want to hear from you!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
An Aging Care Manager 2 provides consumers family and caregivers with information and directions related to the process of obtaining Waiver Services for the community nursing facility (NF) placement and/or personal care home (PCH) placement. Work involves completing a Functional Eligibility Determination (FED) assessment to determine eligibility and appropriate level of care for all ages of consumers residing in Lebanon County. This includes nursing facilities individuals homes hospitals or personal care homes. Collaboration with the supervisor will ensure the consumer is appropriately placed for their current level of need. Key to this position will be linking consumers family member and caregivers to available community services and resources in Lebanon County to provide continuity of care.
Other duties to include but not limited to:
- Completing regularly assigned desk reviews
- Completing assigned assessments accurately and in a timely manner
- Attending appeals and hearings as needed
- Attending agency and inter-agency meetings to review policies and procedures relating to AAA and other agencies within the community
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 8:00 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:
- 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 the link and click on Residency.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
- A conditional offer of employment will require submissionofcriminal history hiring agency contact information.
How to Apply:
- Resumes cover letters and similar documents will notbe 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
