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Reference #: 4554844 THE POSITION Are you a highly motivated and organized professional who is ready for a rewarding career where you can make a positive impact in the lives of seniors within your community?  Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) is seeking a patient and compassionate Aging Care Management Supervisor 3 to lead, direct, and oversee programs and units responsible for a variety of care management related activities, including in-home services and home modifications as well as Outreach, Housing, Senior Companion, and Home SHARE programs.  Take pride in the work you do and apply with us today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As an Aging Care Management Supervisor 3, you will develop program policies and administer programs within established guidelines of the Department of Human Services (DHS), AAA, and PA Department of Aging, in addition to providing guidance and direction to bureau staff and supervisors to ensure the highest quality of standards.  The ability to exercise strategic thinking is vital in the cost benefit analysis process as well as the development and implementation of the annual plan for programs.  Excellent interpersonal skills are utilized to collaborate with supervisors, peers, staff, and providers for an agency-wide perspective, promoting AAA's vision and values of a consumer centered, strength-based, and innovative culture in all decision-making.  This professional acts with considerable independence in the administration and oversight of these programs.

Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. 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.   REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Five years of experience in public or private social work, one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; and a Bachelor's Degree;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.

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. Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Allegheny County.  If no eligible candidates who live within Allegheny County apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered. You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply: 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). This posting requires submission of a copy of your college transcript(s).  Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.  You may upload your document as an attachment during the application process.  You must still complete the application and answer the supplemental questions.  All documents MUST be uploaded prior to the submission of your application. 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.

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 o www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspxand click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us atra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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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.

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.

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.