Aging Care Manager 1 (Local Government) Luzerne-Wyoming Co AAA

THE POSITION

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2024-75197-L0647. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM JANUARY 30, 2024 TO FEBRUARY 12, 2024, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

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, Luzerne County Area Agency on Aging is looking to hire you. Apply today and become an Aging Care Manager 1. We offer on the job training and an amazing benefits package!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This is a trainee position (probationary period of six months) within the Luzerne/Wyoming Counties Area Agency on Aging. This employee 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.

This position will be responsible for completing Reports of Need on consumers aged 18 and older, after successful completion of required training courses. In this role, you will make priority home visits for safety and welfare check of consumers as required, and work as a liaison between the consumer and provider, as necessary.

The Aging Care Manager 1 will also assist consumers, guardians, and families in maximizing their abilities for self-determination by enabling and empowering them in decision-making to the greatest extent possible. Work involves reassessing consumers on an annual or bi-annual basis, depending upon the care program the consumer is enrolled in, identifying changes in situation or function, measuring progress toward the goals, and educating consumers and their families regarding aging services and benefits.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday, with 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

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 Luzerne -Wyoming County. If no eligible candidates who live within Luzerne-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.

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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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.

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.