Reference #: 4277325THE POSITION

　　NOTE:  THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2023-69145-L0635.  IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM NOVEMBER 17, 2023 TO NOVEMBER 30, 2023, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.The Pike County Area Agency on Aging is currently accepting applications for a full time Aging Care Manager 2 position.  If you enjoy helping people and advocate for home and community based care, this is the right position for you.

　　DESCRIPTION OF WORKAn employee in this Aging Care Manager 2 position is expected to appropriately maintain a caseload of vulnerable consumers. The employee is expected to exercise initiative and independent judgment in discharging their assignments, seeking advice and help with the more unusual and difficult cases. You will obtain information from the consumer, members of the consumers' families, neighbors, and other persons necessary for the identification of social, economic, emotional, health, or physical problems to assist the consumer.

　　Work Schedule and Additional Information:Full-time employment.Work hours are 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.On call responsibilities approximately once monthly.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: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 the  and click on Residency.Hiring preference for this vacancy will be given to candidates who live within Pike County. If no eligible candidates who live in Pike 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:You must pass a background investigation.A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

　　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 co tacted 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.