Aging Care Manager 3 (Local Government) - Wayne County Area Agency on Aging

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you have the ability to make a difference in the lives of seniors in the community? Wayne County Area Agency on Aging is seeking a patient, compassionate, and organized individual to join our team as an Aging care Manager 3. This position gives you the opportunity to help the aging community find resources that enable them to live a more productive, safe, and happy life. If you area looking for a career that offers a great team atmosphere and on-the-job training, we have the perfect job for you!

As an Aging Care Manager 3, you will be responsible for maintaining a specialized caseload of vulnerable consumers who have been determined to be in an abusive, neglectful, abandoned, or exploited situation. Our team will rely on your initiative, problem solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to encourage consumers to make lasting, positive changes in their lives. Extensive knowledge of the community resources available to assist consumers is also key for success in this role. Key responsibilities include:

• Visiting consumer's home or in other community settings such as: hospitals, nursing homes, or personal care homes within required response times
• Responding to emergencies
• Completing assessments and investigations.
• Obtaining collateral information from consumer's friends and relatives
• Attending meetings, trainings, and other public events
• Participating in the Elder Abuse Task Force and assisting with planning the annual Elder Justice Day
• Coordinating medical, social, psychological, or functional evaluations
• Testifying in Court for Guardianship, involuntary interventions, and appeals and (if needed) arrange for a representative payee to protect the consumer's financial assets/resources
• Completing Care Management visits in situations that do not rise to the level of Protective Services

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. This position includes irregular hours including evenings, weekends, or holidays, as well as on-call rotation.
• This position may require overnight or out of county travel for meetings and trainings.
• 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:

• One year as an Aging Care Manager 2 or Aging Program Assessor; or
• One and one-half years of professional human services, law enforcement, 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 which includes six months of professional human services, law enforcement, or nursing experience.

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.
• 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.

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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.

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.