Aging Care Manager ; Local Government; Westmoreland County Area Agency Aging

Aging Care Manager 1

Are you a compassionate individual who is ready to begin a rewarding professional career? Westmoreland County Area Agency on Aging is seeking a professional full-time Aging Care Manager 1 to help us make a positive impact on the families and community. Our mission is to help older and disabled persons live their lives as independently as their circumstances will allow and in the best possible and desired manner.

Learn what it takes to make a real difference with our team!

This trainee position participates in formal and on-the-job training in the methods, procedures, policies, and regulations governing our agency's work with vulnerable consumers. The role begins by accompanying and observing more senior Aging Care Managers on visits to consumers and as they complete required assessments and documentation. Successful candidates gain proficiency, fully learn the position, and are able to become increasingly independent in completing assignments.

As an Aging Care Manager 1, you will learn and perform the following duties:

• Knowledge Development: Study and apply policies, procedures, and regulations for the Caregiver Support Program (CSP), the OPTIONS Program, care management, and assessment
• Assessment Assistance: Conduct home visits with consumers, caregivers, and family members; help conduct interviews to determine consumer eligibility; complete and record assessments on a laptop computer
• Care Planning: Create care plans with consumers and family members during face-to-face meetings, over the phone, and in written correspondence; coordinate services; and conduct follow-up
• Consumer Support: Assist with benefit applications, accessing community resources, and working with outside providers; calculate reimbursements and cost sharing
• Case Documentation: Maintain complete and accurate case history, forms, and other records in agency systems

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. May be required to be on a standby rotation for off-hours coverage.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. This position combines office and fieldwork. After the initial training and probationary period, telework may be considered on a case-by-case basis. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

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 three 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 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. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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.

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