Reference #: 4635473 THE POSITION Are you looking for a rewarding and fulfilling opportunity to oversee programs that support and empower older adults in your community? Advance your career as part of the Lehigh County Area Agency on Aging Management team. If you are driven to ensure services meet the needs of older adults and address everyday issues, this is for you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position is responsible for the administration of a Protective Service Program as mandated by the Older Adults Protective Services Act within the Pennsylvania Department of Aging case management structure. You will perform care management supervision encompassing the Older Adults Protective Services Act and the Guardianship Law. Your work will ensure Care Managers are conducting thorough investigations within time and all other requirements, help develop care plans that reduce or eliminate risk to older adults by utilizing contracted services or establishing links to other community resources, and provide consultation on cases that may require a court intervention or approval for utilizing the agency's contracted medical professional.

Excellent communication skills are essential as you will also be a liaison to Orphans' Court, County Law Department, Legal Aid of the Lehigh Valley, Lawyer Referral Service, and local court-appointed solicitors. Other responsibilities include coordinating the development of program standards and objectives with the Executive Director, participating in Agency budget development and reviewing agency expenditures, and coordinating enrichment trainings for the protective services unit. You will also have the opportunity to educate the public and encourage awareness of elder abuse by participating in trainings, community events, and public speaking events. Join our team to help older individuals to remain active, healthy, productive, and independent in their communities!

Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch, and 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: Four years of experience in public or private social work; and a Bachelor's Degree; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training including successful completion of 12 semester hours of college level courses in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, or other related social sciences.

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 may be given to candidates who live within Lehigh County. If no eligible candidates who live within Lehigh County apply for this position, candidates who reside in Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Northampton, or Schuylkill counties will be considered. If no eligible candidates who live within these counties 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. 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). This posting requires submission of a copy of your college transcript(s). Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You may upload your document as an attachment during the application process. You must still complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. All documents MUST be uploaded prior to the submission of your application. 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.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.