Aging Care Manager - Local Government

THE POSITION

Are you a compassionate and skilled professional looking for a rewarding career? Wayne County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) is seeking a motivated and organized Aging Care Manager 1 who enjoys assisting senior citizens find resources for a more productive, safe and happy life. We offer comprehensive training, a great team atmosphere and a generous benefit package. If you have a passion for working with older adults, we want to hear from you!

An Aging Care Manager 1 works with older adults from initial contact with individuals, their families and professionals through ongoing care management responsibilities. This includes specialized duties such as protective services, care transitions, and person-center counseling. You will be responsible for maintaining a caseload of consumers and be involved in necessary areas of assistance. You may have the opportunity to regularly coordinate services with physicians, community agencies, and financial institutions.

Managing multiple tasks, paying close attention to detail, completing assignments and meeting deadlines in a timely manner will be essential. With training and team support, the incumbent in this position will be encouraged to move forward in his or her career.

Find meaning in your career with us, and help provide care, support, and opportunities for older adults.

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
• On-Call hours when required.
• Employee may have overnight travel or out of county travel for meetings or training.
• 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.

• Three years as an Aging Case Aide 2; or
• A bachelor's degree which includes or is supplemented by twelve (12) credits in social sciences, behavioral sciences, human services, or a closely related field; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on Veterans.

• 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,…