Aging Care Manager 2 (Local Government) - Lebanon County Area Agency on Aging

Are you interested in coordinating programs that enrich the lives of older adults? If so, consider joining Lebanon County Area Agency, as an Aging Care Manager 2. This position gives you the opportunity to link care givers with support and appropriate resources to ensure elderly care receivers can live in the community as long as possible. Apply today to join our dynamic team of professionals and help us make a positive impact throughout Lebanon County!

In this role, you will be responsible for performing duties in support of the Pennsylvania Caregiver Support Program, which links care giving adults with support and financial reimbursement. Work involves serving as an OPTIONS Aging Care Manager, where you will work closely with other social agencies, hospitals, clinics, and community resources to develop plans in order to meet the needs of clients and assist them in utilizing these resources. You will also have the opportunity complete assessments by obtaining essential information to determine the needs of care receivers and establish avenues to meet them. Additional responsibilities include:

• Determining eligibility of services and supplies based on income
• Processing receipts for in-home services or supply reimbursement
• Tracking expenditure of funds
• Completing data entry for case notes, services orders, services deliveries, and more
• Performing assessments for meals on wheels, personal care, home support, adult day care, and referrals for other agencies

Join us in our mission of developing, coordinating, and promoting a continuum of services that values and supports older adults as they age; empowering them to maintain independence, dignity, and respect; and enhancing their overall well-being and quality of life!

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday.
• 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:

• 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.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

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.

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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.

• 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.