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

THE POSITION

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!

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

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