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Reference #: 4548366 THE POSITION Are you a compassionate, dedicated, and organized individual interested in utilizing your experience to make a positive impact in the lives of older adults? The Luzerne County Area Agency on Aging has an immediate opening for an Aging Care Manager 2. This position gives you the opportunity to play a vital role in providing high-quality care and support to elderly individuals within the community. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others while working in a collaborative and supportive environment!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK As an Aging Care Manager 2, you must have exceptional interviewing and crisis intervention skills as you will be conducting field visits in order to determine a level of care decision for the consumer. Field visits include community cases where consumers are living in their homes and facility cases where consumers are living in long-term care settings. You must be able to prioritize your work day in order of importance however, you must also maintain a flexible schedule should you be called upon to respond to an emergency consumer situation. This position will require you to maintain a knowledge and understanding of available community support services for the benefit of older adults and have a working relationship with consumers, outside agencies, the general public, and other staff members. You will have the opportunity to assist with walk-in consumers for completion of forms and applications. Additional duties include but may not be limited to completing statistical reports and travel vouchers as well as participating in conference calls, webinars, workshops, and mandatory trainings.

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. 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: Successful completion of the County Social Casework Intern program; or Six months as an Aging Care Manager 1 or a County Caseworker 1; 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 thelinkand click on Residency Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Carbon, Columbia, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Schuylkill, Sullivan, or Wyoming counties. If no eligible candidates who live within these counties 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). 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. Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment prefe ence for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspxand click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us atra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov. 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.

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.