Reference #: 4346206THE POSITIONAre you someone who possesses empathy, commitment, and excellent organizational skills? If you are eager to apply your expertise and create a meaningful difference in the lives of senior citizens, then Luzerne County Area Agency on Aging has an exciting opportunity available for an Aging Care Manager 2 role. Take action today and become a valuable member of our team!

　　DESCRIPTION OF WORKThis role requires you to possess strong interviewing and crisis intervention skills for conducting field visits to assess the level of care needed by the consumer. These visits can be in community cases or long-term care settings. Prioritizing tasks is important, but flexibility is also necessary to respond to emergency situations. You should be familiar with community support services and have good relationships with consumers, outside agencies, the public, and colleagues. Additionally, you will assist walk-in consumers with form completion and handle administrative tasks such as reports, travel vouchers, and participation in meetings and trainings.

　　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 & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements:

　　Six months as an Aging Care Manager 1 or a County Caseworker 1; orSuccessful completion of the County Social Casework Intern program; orSix 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; orAn equivalent combination of experience and training.Other Requirements:You must meet the . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow theand click on Residency.Hiring preference for this vacancy will be given to candidates who live within Carbon, Columbia, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Schuylkill, Sullivan, or Wyoming counties. If no eligible candidates who live within these counties apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.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.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. o 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.