Reference #: 4306290THE POSITION

　　NOTE:  THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2023-71235-L0638.  IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM DECEMBER 14, 2023 TO DECEMBER 27, 2023, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.Are you looking for a new career or advancement into a supervisory role? Do you have the desire to provide a wide variety of services to the elderly population and are interested in making a difference in their lives?  If so, this position is for you! Luzerne County Area Agency on Aging is seeking an energetic, self-motivated individual to become part of our team. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for all mature adults by encouraging independence, promoting healthy lifestyles, and ensuring safety and protection throughout their life journey.  We offer on the job training and an amazing benefit package. Do not delay, take advantage of this amazing opportunity!

　　DESCRIPTION OF WORKAs an Aging Care Management Supervisor 1 you will be working within the Care Management (CM) Unit. You will be responsible for supervising a unit of four Care Managers who are responsible for the Family Caregiver Support Program consumers. You will be ensuring timely completion of the work assigned, as well as tracking assignments to identify problems and ensuring corrections are accomplished. You will be responding to casework questions for guidance on consumer issues, or procedural issues in a prompt and knowledgeable fashion. You will have the opportunity to monitor the training needs of care management staff, providing information to staff on available resources, as well as updating staff on new programs or changes in current regulations. Additional duties include, but are not limited to reconciling KRONOS, participating in appeal hearings, serving as acting backup to the other Care Management Supervisor 1 in the CM Unit, and implementing all procedures to conform to PDA (Pennsylvania Department of Aging), OLTL (Office of Long-Term Living), and local Area Agency on Aging program policies.

　　Work Schedule and Additional Information:Full-time employmentWork hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.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.  REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

　　QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements:Three years of experience in public or private social work and a Bachelor's Degree; orAny equivalent combination of experience and training including successful completion of 12 semester hours of college level courses in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, or other related social sciences.Other Requirements:You must meet the .For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the  and click on Residency.Hiring preference for this vacancy will be given to candidates who live within Luzerne or Wyoming County. If no eligible candidates who live within Luzerne or Wyoming County apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.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 tra scripts 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.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 and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at .Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):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.

　　EXAMINATION INFORMATION

　　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.

　　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.