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

THE POSITION

Are you interested in playing a key role in protecting and assisting older adults in your community? Monroe County Area Agency on Aging seeks an Aging Care Manager 3 to work with individuals, families, and community partners to ensure safety and well-being. This position allows you to build strong relationships while responding to important needs in the community, offering support, guidance, and coordination for essential services.

It provides a rewarding chance to make a difference every day.

• Report Review:
  Receive and evaluate reports of need in accordance with the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
• Timely Investigation:
  Begin investigations promptly, complete required steps, and determine the level of risk to the older adult.
• Care Planning:
  Develop care plans, arrange assessments, and document case details in the SAMS system.
• Community
  
  Education:
  
  Provide outreach and public education on protective services and mandatory reporting requirements.
• Case Management:
  Manage complex cases, coordinate resources, and maintain strong working relationships to reduce risk.
• Emergency Response:
  Provide 24 hour emergency services as scheduled and support the Elder Abuse Task Force.

• Full‑time employment.
• Work hours:
  
  8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday–Friday, with a 60‑minute lunch break.
• Travel, overtime, and after‑hour duties may be required.
• Telework:
  After six months of employment you may have the opportunity to work from home part‑time. A securely configured high‑speed internet connection and an approved location inside Pennsylvania are required. Telework availability is subject to change.
• Salary:
  In some cases, the starting salary may be non‑negotiable.

• Minimum experience:
  
  one year as an Aging Care Manager 2 or Aging Program Assessor; or one and one‑half years of professional human services, law enforcement, 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, which includes six months of professional human services, law enforcement, or nursing experience.
• PA residency requirement met.
• Ability to perform essential job functions.

• This position falls under the Older Adult Protective Services Act. Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment requires submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including PA State Police and FBI clearance.
• This position falls under the Child Protective Services Law. Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment requires 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 many state and local government jobs. For more information about employment preferences for veterans, visit the relevant agency website.

711 is available for individuals with hearing and speech disabilities or other needs.

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.