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

Job Description

Job Ttitle: Aging Care Manager 3 (Local Government) – Wayne County Area Agency on Aging

Company: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania


Description: THE POSITIONAre you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference in the lives of seniors? Wayne County Area Agency on Aging is seeking a patient, compassionate, and organized person who has a passion for helping the aging members of our communities find resources they need to live more productive, safe, and happy lives. Apply today, achieve your goals, and experience our great team atmosphere, with training provided!DESCRIPTION OF WORKAs an Aging Care Manager 3, your responsibilities will include maintaining a specialized caseload of vulnerable consumers who have been determined to be in an abusive, neglectful, abandoned, or exploited situation. You may also carry a caseload of consumers who are not classified as needing Protective Services or who are not classified under the law as protective service consumers but are still in need of assistance from the agency. Our consumers will rely on you to make critical decisions and encourage those who would greatly benefit from positive change in their lives.Your duties will involve coordinating medical, social, psychological, and functional evaluations for consumers assigned to your caseload as well as conducting assessments and investigations within required timeframes. Additionally, you will be expected to appear before the County Judge for intervention hearings to testify or for a behavioral health commitment and can arrange, if needed, a representative payee to protect the consumer’s financial assets and resources.Success in this role relies on your initiative, problem solving skills, close attention to details, and ability to work and respond well in an emergency setting. Extensive knowledge of the community resources available is also key for effectively assisting consumers. All duties for this position are performed in accordance with strict procedures, reporting deadlines, and work performance standards to help ensure the safety and well-being of our consumers. Be part of something bigger than yourself and make a difference in seniors’ lives with us!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. Employee may have irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, or holidays. Employee required to be on the on-call rotation.
• Employee may have overnight travel 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONSMinimum 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

. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the 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 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.

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

and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at .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.

Benefit packages are determined by the county and may vary. Please contact the applicable county human resource office directly to inquire about a specific benefit package.

Salary: $40462.5 per year

Location: Wayne County, PA

Date: Sun, 20 Apr 2025 06:51:34 GMT


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