Aging Services Supervisor - Alzheimer's, Dementia and Related Disorders Office

The Department of Aging is excited to welcome a dedicated and detail-oriented Aging Services Supervisor to join our team in supporting the operations and responsibilities of the Alzheimer's, Dementia, and Related Disorders (ADRD) Office. This position plays a vital role in providing professional and administrative support to the ADRD Advisory Committee and the director, ensuring that responsibilities remain in compliance as mandated by Act 111. This is a rewarding opportunity to assist in the planning, development, and implementation of dementia friendly plans, strategies, and initiatives throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Showcase your leadership skills while taking the next step in your professional journey, apply today!

As an Aging Services Supervisor, you will work closely with the ADRD Office Director to ensure that the office and advisory committee operate efficiently and effectively in accordance with its mission, vision, and statutory responsibilities. This position is critical in assessing the effectiveness of dementia programs and services, supporting stakeholder engagement efforts, integrating ADRD goals into broader state health and aging priorities, and leading and supervising staff to ensure the successful implementation of our mission. Your contributions within this role will be essential in supporting the overall goals of the ADRD Office and enhancing its impact within the community.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 2 days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
• 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:

• One year as an Aging Services Specialist; or
• Three years of professional experience in a human services program conducting human services related research or providing social services to clients, and a bachelor's degree; 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.

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.

• 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.