Aging Care Manager 1 - Lackawanna County, PA, United States - Commonwealth of PA

Commonwealth of PA
Commonwealth of PA
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Lackawanna County, PA, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description

THE POSITION:


DESCRIPTION OF WORK:


This role serves as an introductory opportunity for individuals looking to start a career in care management, specifically focusing on aging individuals.

Following the successful completion of a 6-month probationary period, the employee will transition into the role of an Aging Care Manager 2, accompanied by a salary increase.

Aging Care Managers undergo comprehensive training to effectively evaluate the needs of older adults, create personalized care plans, offer ongoing support, and ensure the protection of clients from various forms of mistreatment.

The primary objective is to enhance the quality of life for elderly individuals by facilitating their access to a wide array of community and home-based services.

Our organization is committed to empowering and championing the rights of older adults, all while providing assistance to their families and other caregivers.

It is important to note that this position may necessitate occasional flexibility in terms of work location and environment to best meet the needs of the clients and the organization.


Work Schedule and Additional Information:


  • Fulltime employment
  • Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday
  • Friday, with a 30minute lunch.
  • You must be able to travel to areas that may or may not be accessible by public transportation.
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Salary:_ _In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.


REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY:


QUALIFICATIONS:


Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:


  • 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.
  • Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits.

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.

Legal Requirements:


  • A conditional offer of employment will require 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.

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 be disqualified.

  • You may only apply/test
    once **for this posting.
Benefit packages are determined by the county and may vary. Please contact the applicable county human resource office directly to inquire about a specific benefit package.
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