Aging Care Manager 3 (LG), Protective Services - Wayne County Area Agency on Aging

Located in Honesdale, PA, Wayne County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) is seeking a qualified Aging Care Manager 3 to join a dedicated team committed to enhancing the lives of older adults. In this rewarding role, you will help residents age 60 and older access vital services that promote safety, independence, and quality of life. The ideal candidate is compassionate, organized, and skilled in assessment and case management, with a passion for making a meaningful difference in the community every day. If you are looking for a career where your work has a lasting impact, this is the opportunity for you. An excellent benefits package is included. This position performs advanced professional and supervisory work providing protective services to older adults. It serves as a lead worker for protective services and helps ensure all actions are performed in compliance with applicable statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures. As an Aging Care Manager 3, you will perform the following duties: Complex Investigations: Conduct and oversee complex investigations into alleged abuse, neglect, exploitation, or abandonment Needs Evaluation: Assess the medical, social, psychological, financial, and environmental needs of people in high-risk and complex circumstances Advanced Case Management: Develop, implement, and monitor service plans to reduce or eliminate risk and assist older adults with accessing needed resources Specialized Service Collaboration: Recommend and coordinate advanced protective services and referrals with internal and external organizations, care providers, and community organizations Legal Actions: Recommend and coordinate court interventions and testify in legal proceedings Staff Support: Perform supervisory duties, provide guidance, review casework for quality and compliance, participate in training, and assist with other levels of care management when needed Work Schedule and Additional Information Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch. Employee is required to be on the on-call rotation. Employee may have irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, or holidays. 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum 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 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 You must pass a background investigation. A conditional offer of employment will require a 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. 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 on Veterans. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Commonwealth of Pennsylvania