Aging Care Manager ; Local Government - Wayne County Area Agency Aging

THE POSITION

Located in Honesdale, PA, Wayne County Area Agency on Aging is seeking a qualified individual for an exciting position assisting senior citizens with accessing resources to promote safety, independence, and well‑being. This Aging Care Manager 1 role is ideal for a patient, compassionate, and organized candidate who enjoys working with people. Work begins as a structured program of formal and informal training designed to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the professional aging care management services we provide.

This position offers the chance to learn and provide intake, assessment, information and referral, care management, and related duties to support senior Wayne County residents. It also offers opportunities to expand your knowledge and make a difference in specialized assignments. Managing multiple tasks and paying close attention to detail, including the completion of all paperwork and work assignments within strict deadlines, are key for success in this role.

• Intake Communication:
  Document requests for service; gather information from individuals, their families, and involved parties through interviews, home visits, and other contact.
• Assessment and Planning:
  Complete initial assessments, annual and other required reassessments; determine eligibility, identify service needs, develop appropriate plans of care, and make modifications when needed.
• Information and Referral:
  Provide information about available programs, community resources, eligibility requirements, service limitations, and referral options.
• Case Management:
  Maintain a caseload of consumers; work with older adults from initial contact with individuals, their families, and professionals through ongoing care, support, and all necessary areas of assistance.
• Care
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Coordinate services with physicians, community agencies, financial institutions, and other professionals or organizations to ensure appropriate service delivery and continuity of care.
• Professional Development:
  Participate in training to maintain required certifications, remain current with changes, and gain specialized skills in Protective Services, Care Transitions, Person‑Center Counseling, and more.

• Full‑time employment.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday – Friday, with a 60‑minute lunch, and on‑call hours when required.
• Employee may have overnight travel or out of county travel for meetings or training.
• Telework:
  This position does not allow telework.
• Salary:
  In some cases, the starting salary may be non‑negotiable.

• 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.
• 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 PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. § 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs.

• 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.

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