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

Are you compassionate, knowledgeable, and possess exceptional organizational skills with a passion for the overall well-being of consumers? Westmoreland County Area Agency on Aging is seeking an experienced Aging Care Manager 2 to join our team. In this position, you will have the opportunity to play a vital role in providing high-quality care and support to elderly individuals throughout the community. Working with our dynamic team of professionals gives you the ability to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others while working in a collaborative and supportive environment!

In this role, you will be providing information and referral services at the Agency's office site via telephone, computer, fax, mail, and office visits. Work includes obtaining pertinent information through direct contact with consumers, members of the consumers' families, professionals, and other persons necessary in order to evaluate the information and to determine consumer needs and the appropriate course of action. You will also be providing informational and educational programs to senior groups, civic clubs, or any interested organizations in Westmoreland County. You will have the opportunity to provide in-service training for home health agencies, subcontractors, and other social service agencies upon request, as well as set up and staff agency exhibits at health fairs, shopping malls, and other public service events. Lastly, you will be providing information on services and making referrals by completing intake forms and screening tools.

Do not delay, apply today to start a rewarding career within Westmoreland County, where you have the resources to make a positive impact in the community!

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• This position may require standby rotation for off-hour coverage.
• 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:

• Six months as an Aging Care Manager 1 or a County Caseworker 1; or
• Successful completion of the County Social Casework Intern program; 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.
• Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Westmoreland, Allegheny, Armstrong, Cambria, Fayette, Somerset, Indiana, or Washington counties. If no eligible candidates who live within these counties apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
• 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.

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.