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

Do you enjoy coordinating programs that enrich the lives of older adults? Apply to be an Aging Care Manager 2 position with the Lebanon County Area Agency on Aging. Your work will directly contribute to the maximum individual functioning and optimal quality of life for the people we serve. Apply now and make a lasting, positive difference with us! This position focuses on developing care plans and managing services for older adults. Work primarily supports consumers for the OPTIONS program which provides assistance to Pennsylvania residents age 60 and older who would like to stay in their own homes. As an Aging Care Manager 2, you will perform the following duties: OPTIONS Caseload: Visit consumers in their homes for intake, general casework, and assessments that involve interviewing, evaluating needs, and developing a plan of care for services Service Coordination: Arrange and monitor services for consumers with simple to complex needs, help consumers complete applications and utilize resources Assessment Work: Conduct initial, six-month, and annual reassessments by phone and in person at homes, facilities, and hospitals Record Management: Document case history, care plans, and ongoing activity; complete reports; and maintain accurate files Community Collaboration: Work with families, providers, and community agencies to support consumer needs Teamwork Support: Serve as backup for the Person-Centered Care Manager and receive one PCC referral at a time Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. 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: 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 Guidelines. 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. 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). 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Commonwealth of Pennsylvania