Aging Care Manager 3 (Local Government)-Schuylkill County Area Agency on Aging (Multiple Vacancies)

THE POSITION

Do you have a passion to help others, especially the older Pennsylvania population? If so, the Schuylkill County Office of Senior Services, your local Area Agency on Aging, would like to talk to you!

This Aging Care Manager 3 role works as part of our Protective Services team. We support individuals who are unable to carry out the activities of daily living, manage their own resources, or protect themselves from abuse, neglect, or exploitation by providing case management and intervention to improve their living situations. Apply now to share your professional skills providing protective services, social services, and service referrals for older adults and make a difference with us!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this Aging Care Manager 3 position, you will receive and investigate reports of neglect and abuse of the elderly, perform intensive care management and advocacy, and provide professional guidance about protective services. Your specialized duties and independent judgment in achieving objectives will ensure critical support and intervention are provided within strict timeframes needed to protect our elderly and aging neighbors. Responsibilities in this role include:

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Periodic on-call hours when required. Some training would be out of county and may require overnight stay.
• 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

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 Guidelines.
• Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Schuylkill County. If no eligible candidates who live within Schuylkill 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 medical examination and a drug screening.
• 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 S