Aging Care Manager 1 (Local Government) - Luzerne County Area Agency on Aging

Full Job Description

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults? Start your career in public service with a position that offers hands-on training, professional growth, and a clear promotional pathway.

The Luzerne/Wyoming Counties Area Agency on Aging is seeking a motivated and compassionate individual to join our team as an Aging Care Manager 1.

This is a six-month probationary training position designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to support older Pennsylvanians in maintaining independence, dignity, and quality of life.

Requirements

The Aging Care Manager must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to effectively serve older adults following completion of required training.

The employee must be able to recognize and appropriately respond to consumers who may be at risk, including situations involving health, safety, neglect, or exploitation.

Strong oral and written communication skills are required to interact professionally with consumers, caregivers, service providers, and colleagues.

The position requires the ability to operate a computer, cell phone, and standard office equipment, along with working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

The Aging Care Manager must be able to organize, prioritize, and manage a diverse caseload while meeting established timelines and documentation standards.

The employee must interpret and apply relevant laws, regulations, policies, and program directives in the performance of assigned duties.

The position requires independent travel throughout the service area, including areas that may not be accessible by public transportation.

Additionally, the employee must be able to analyze consumer information, data, and supporting documentation to determine eligibility and develop appropriate care plans.

Responsibilities include preparing reports, maintaining accurate and timely case documentation, and delivering presentations as needed.

The Aging Care Manager must also remain current on issues, programs, and resources impacting older Pennsylvanians and, upon completion of training, accurately record and maintain all case activity in compliance with agency procedures and state requirements.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 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.

Qualifications

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.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

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.
• Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Luzerne or Wyoming County. If no eligible candidates who live within Luzerne or Wyoming 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:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

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 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.

Additional 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.