Reference #: 4547724 THE POSITION Do you have the desire to provide a wide variety of services to the elderly population and want to make a difference in their lives? If so, the Area Agency on Aging for Luzerne and Wyoming counties is looking to hire you. Apply today and become an Aging Care Manager 1 within our comprehensive system of social services that support the well-being and needs of older adults in our communities. Experience the rewards of civil service with our on-the-job training and amazing benefits package!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK This Aging Care Manager 1 is a trainee position with a probationary period of six months and is specifically trained to assess the needs of consumers utilizing state mandated assessment forms, develop effective care plans to meet these needs, and implement these care plans in a professional manner. You will be responsible for completing Reports of Need on consumers aged 18 and older, after successful completion of required training courses. Work also includes making priority home visits for safety and welfare checks of consumers and working as a liaison between the consumer and provider.

This position is also responsible for assisting consumers, guardians, and families in maximizing their abilities for self determination by enabling and empowering their decision making to the greatest extent possible. You will reassess consumers on an annual or bi-annual basis, depending upon the care program the consumer is enrolled in. This involves identifying changes in situation or function, measuring progress toward goals, and educating consumers and their families regarding aging services and benefits.

Upon successful completion of the six month probationary period, the employee will be promoted to an Aging Care Manager 2. Advance your career and make a positive difference in your community with our team!

Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. 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: 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. Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Luzerne or Wyoming counties. If no eligible candidates who live within Luzerne or Wyoming 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:

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 app ication 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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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.

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.