What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aging Care Manager 1 (Local Government) - Wayne County Area Agency on Aging position at Commonwealth of Pennsylvania?
Located in Honesdale, PA, Wayne County Area Agency on Aging is seeking a qualified individual for an exciting position assisting senior citizens with accessing resources to promote safety, independence, and well-being. This Aging Care Manager 1 role is ideal for a patient, compassionate, and organized candidate who enjoys working with people. Work begins as structured program of formal and informal training designed to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the professional aging care management services we provide.
Wayne County provides training, a great team environment, and an excellent benefits package. We encourage our employees to accumulate skills and confidence in order to move forward in their careers. Apply now and make a positive impact every day by connecting individuals with services that match their needs!
This position offers the chance to learn and provide intake, assessment, information and referral, care management, and related duties to support senior Wayne County residents, as well as opportunities to expand your knowledge and make a difference in specialized assignments. Managing multiple tasks and paying close attention to detail, which include the completion of all paperwork and work assignments within strict deadlines, are key for success in this role. As an Aging Care Manager 1, you will perform the following duties:
- Intake Communication: Document requests for service; gather information from individuals, their families, and involved parties through interviews, home visits, and other contact
- Assessment and Planning: Complete initial assessments, annual and other required reassessments; determine eligibility, identify service needs, develop appropriate plans of care, and make modifications when needed
- Information and Referral: Provide information about available programs, community resources, eligibility requirements, service limitations, and referral options
- Case Management: Maintain a caseload of consumers; work with older adults from initial contact with individuals, their families, and professionals through ongoing care, support, and all necessary areas of assistance
- Care Collaboration: Coordinate services with physicians, community agencies, financial institutions, and other professionals or organizations to ensure appropriate service delivery and continuity of care
- Professional Development: Participate in training to maintain required certifications, remain current with changes, and gain specialized skills in Protective Services, Care Transitions, Person-Center Counseling, and more
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch, and on-call hours when required.
- Employee may have overnight travel or out of county travel for meetings or training.
- 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.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- Three years as an Aging Case Aide 2; or
- A bachelor's 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.
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 Guidelines.
- 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 drug screening.
- 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.
- All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.
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 www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
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.
- 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.