Aging Care Manager 2 (LG) - Schuylkill County Area Agency on Aging (Multiple Vacancies)

Do you have a passion for helping others? We want to hear from you! The Schuylkill County Office of Senior Services is searching for patient, compassionate and organized candidates to join our team as Aging Care Manager 2s. We provide training and team support. If you enjoy helping older adults to find the services they need to stay active and safe, while remaining in the community setting of their choice, do not miss this rewarding opportunity. Apply with us today! This position is responsible for evaluating the needs of older adults, developing plans, and coordinating services to provide clients with the most effective possible care and support. As an Aging Care Manager 2, you will perform the following duties: Intake and Assessment: Conduct comprehensive assessments to evaluate each person’s level of need for facility, agency, or referral services; problems related to independent living; and social, emotional, and other capabilities Care Plan Development: Include all available assessment results and information to recommend a comprehensive plan that helps maintain the consumer’s independence for as long as feasible Consumer Support: Meet with individuals, their families, and hospital officials at their home, a hospital, or other care facility; explain agency services; and help older adults and families complete forms and connect with services Ongoing Care Management: Make referrals to appropriate community services, coordinate service delivery, and provide on-going assessment, re-evaluation, and follow-up Documentation: Complete all paperwork and enter confidential client information into state databases within required deadlines Professional Collaboration: Regularly coordinate services with medical teams, community agencies, financial institutions, care homes, and other resources; participate in outreach efforts; and respond to client emergencies and protective services Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch, and periodic on-call hours when required after training. Some training would be out of county and may require overnight stay. 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. Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Schuylkill County. If no eligible candidates who live within Schuylkill County apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered. 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 medical examination and a drug screening. This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act. Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance. 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). 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