Aging Care Manager 2 Assessment Unit - Luzerne County, PA, United States - Commonwealth of PA
Description
THE POSITION:
Are you a compassionate, dedicated, and organized professional who is devoted to the overall well-being of our senior population? If so, Luzerne County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) is eager to welcome an Aging Care Manager 2 to play a vital role in providing high-quality care and support to those we serve.
This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others while working in a collaborative and inclusive environment.
We look forward to meeting youDESCRIPTION OF WORK:
- As an Aging Care Manager 2 for the Assessment Unit, you will be assigned approximately 35 to 40 cases each month through the AAA intake and referral process. You will be responsible for conducting the initial field visit with consumers, their family members, and others, either in their homes or longterm care facilities, in order to determine an appropriate level of care. You must exercise strong critical thinking skills and the ability to accurately and efficiently prioritize work based upon assigned cases and the safety and needs of the client.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Fulltime employment
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday
- Friday, with a 30minute lunch.
Salary:_ _**In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY:
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.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
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.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION:
- 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 only apply/test
once for this posting.
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