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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Aging Care Manager 2 (Local Government) - Pike County Area Agency on Aging in Hawley, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4385965 THE POSITION NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF (CS-2024-76738-L0635). IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM FEBRUARY 14, 2024 TO FEBRUARY 27, 2024, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.
Are you driven to help seniors remain in their homes safely and promote their quality of life? The Pike County Area Agency on Aging has an opportunity for you to take your abilities to the next level of your career as an Aging Care Manager 2. Maintain a caseload of vulnerable consumers, practice initiative, and exercise independent judgment to support clients and obtain help with more unusual and difficult cases. Know your daily work is making a positive difference in your community.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK As an Aging Care Manager 2, you will be responsible for providing assessment, care planning, service coordination, and performance of ongoing care management tasks for vulnerable consumers who are in need of protection. Consumers include those in need of mental health case management services who may face and present unique challenges in maintaining a safe and healthful independent lifestyle. Sound judgement, precise compliance with time frames, and strict adherence to procedures are essential to protect vulnerable clients form dangerous or life-threatening situations. With impeccable attention to detail, you will help provide essential services and take next step in your career. Join our collaborative and supportive team.
Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. This position requires on call hours. 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 bachelor's 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. Hiring preference for this vacancy will be given to candidates who live within Pike County. If no eligible candidates who live within Pike 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: You must pass a background investigation. A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.
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 preference for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
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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.
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.
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.