Aging Care Manager 1 (Local Government)

THE POSITION

Join our team at Potter County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) and make a meaningful difference every day.
In this rewarding public service role, you will have the opportunity to support older adults and their families with compassion, care, and respect. This role offers purpose, teamwork, and the chance to make a lasting impact. If you are looking for work that truly matters and offers an excellent benefit package, we would love to welcome you. Apply today.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports older adults by evaluating their needs and linking them with helpful services and resources. You will guide individuals and families through important steps that promote safety and well-being. As an Aging Care Manager 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Care Plan Development: Assess consumer needs and create care plans based on social contact, daily activities, cognitive status, physical health, and available resources
• Information Gathering: Collect details from consumers and their support networks to identify concerns and determine needed services
• Service Coordination: Connect individuals with community programs and resources that address their unique situations
• Income Assistance: Help consumers manage income to support their daily living needs
• System Reporting: Use the State reporting system to enter accurate case information and updates

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• After hours and on-call may be required.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• Upon successful completion of the six-month probationary period in accordance with the union agreement, you will be reassigned to an Aging Care Manager 2 position with a corresponding pay increase.
• 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/credit.

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 Potter County. If no eligible candidates who live within Potter 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:

• 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).
• 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. Un