Aging Care Manager 2 (LG) Westmoreland County Area Agency on Aging

THE POSITION
Are you a compassionate individual looking for a rewarding career? Westmoreland County Area Agency on Aging is seeking a professional full-time Aging Care Manager II to help us make a positive impact on the families and community. Our mission is to assist and enable older and disabled persons to live their lives as independently as their circumstances will allow and in the best possible and desired manner.

Bring your skills and ambition to our team!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position focuses on supporting vulnerable older adults by managing a caseload and addressing complex situations. As a Aging Care Manager 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Caseload Management:
  Maintain a caseload of vulnerable consumers and use independent judgment to handle routine and complex cases
• Information Gathering:
  Collect details from consumers, families, neighbors, and others to identify social, economic, emotional, health, or physical concerns
• Investigation Work:
  Investigate Reports of Need involving potential abuse, neglect, abandonment, or financial exploitation
• Risk Evaluation:
  Review gathered information to identify risks and apply regulations to determine substantiation
• Protective Actions:
  Provide protective interventions such as court petitions, emergency relocation, or referrals for community services

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• May be required to be on a standby rotation for off-hours coverage.
• Telework:
  This position combines office and fieldwork. After the initial training and probationary period, telework may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• 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:

• 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 Guidelines.
• 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.
• 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 to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on 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.

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