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 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.

Wayne County provides training, a great team environment, and an excellent benefits package. We encourage our employees to accumulate skills and confidence in order to move forward in their careers. Apply now and make a positive impact every day by connecting individuals with services that match their needs!

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, as well as opportunities to expand your knowledge and make a difference in specialized assignments. Managing multiple tasks and paying close attention to detail, which include the completion of all paperwork and work assignments within strict deadlines, are key for success in this role.

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

• 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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• 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: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

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.

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.

Legal Requirements:

• 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, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
• Your score may be lower than deserved.
• You may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.