Aging Care Manager 2 - Assessor (Local Government) - Lebanon Co Area Agency on Aging

Are you interested in working with an agency that provides valuable services to one of the fastest growing segments of the population? If so, consider joining Lebanon County Area Agency on Aging as an Assessor (Aging Care Manager 2). This position gives you the opportunity to interact with consumers, families, and caregivers as you provide information on available services and resources within the community. Apply today to join our dynamic team of professionals and help us make a positive impact throughout Lebanon County!

As an Assessor, you will be tasked with providing consumers, families, and caregivers with information and directions related to the process of obtaining Waiver Services for the community, nursing facility (NF) placement, and/or personal care home (PCH) placement. This position is responsible for linking consumers, family members, and caregivers to available community services and resources throughout Lebanon County to ensure continuity of care. Work also includes reviewing forms for completion and accuracy; completing assessments to determine eligibility; performing regular desk reviews; as well as attending appeals and hearings as needed. You will have the opportunity to consult with your supervisor to ensure consumers are appropriately placed for their current level of needs.

Our mission is to develop, coordinate, and promote a continuum of services that values and supports older adults as they age; empower them to maintain independence, dignity, and respect; and enhance their overall well-being and quality of life. Apply today to become an essential member of our team!

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Successful completion of the County Social Casework Intern program; or
• Six months as an Aging Care Manager 1 or a County Caseworker 1; or
• Six months of professional human services 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.

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:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

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.

• 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.