Aging Care Manager 3 (Local Government) -Lehigh County Area Agency on Aging

Job title: Aging Care Manager 3 (Local Government) -Lehigh County Area Agency on Aging

Company: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Job description: THE POSITION

Want to protect the elderly? We have a job for you! Join a great bunch of dedicated, caring folks who help some of the most vulnerable of our citizens.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The employee in this position is part of the Protective Services Unit which provides specialized casework services to at risk clients 60 years of age or older under the Older Adults Protective Services Act.

This employee is responsible for the assessment of consumers in a variety of settings, including hospitals and nursing homes, to determine their appropriate level of care and the least restrictive setting for this care to be given. There are state guidelines regulating response times for assessments to be initiated. Work is performed in compliance with the Older Adults Protective Services Act and regulations from the Pennsylvania Department of Aging.

Work Hours and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.
• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM; with a one hour lunch period.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

Qualifications:

• Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: One year as an Aging Care Manager 2 or Aging Program Assessor; OR three years of experience in public or private social work, including one year of direct aging care management experience and a bachelor’s degree which includes or is supplemented by 12 semester hours credit in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, or other related social sciences; OR two years of experience in public or private social work including one year of direct aging program experience and a bachelor’s degree with a social welfare major; OR any equivalent combination of experience and training including successful completion of 12 semester hours of college-level courses in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, or other related social sciences.
• Must meet

– For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the and click on Residency * Hiring preference for this vacancy will be given to candidates who live within Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Lehigh, Northampton, or Schuylkill counties. If no eligible candidates who live within these counties apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.

• Do not submit resumes, cover letters, and similar documents. These documents will not be reviewed and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score. 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.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports.

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)

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.

Expected salary: $62230 per year

Location: Lehigh County, PA

Job date: Sat, 18 Sep 2021 07:36:52 GMT

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