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Aging Care Manager 3 (LG) - Schuylkill County Area Agency on Aging (Multiple Vacancies)

Aging Care Manager 3 (LG) - Schuylkill County Area Agency on Aging (Multiple Vacancies)-April 2024

Pennsylvania

Apr 2, 2026

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　　Aging Care Manager 3 (LG) - Schuylkill County Area Agency on Aging (Multiple Vacancies)

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　　Aging Care Manager 3 (LG) - Schuylkill County Area Agency on Aging (Multiple Vacancies)

　　Salary

　　$38,454.00 Annually

　　Location

　　Schuylkill County, PA

　　Job Type

　　Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

　　Job Number

　　CS-2024-74374-L0636

　　Department

　　Local Government

　　Division

　　AN Schuylkill Co Aaa

　　Opening Date

　　01/19/2024

　　Closing Date

　　2/1/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

　　Job Code

　　L0636

　　Position Number

　　Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

　　Union

　　AFSCME

　　Bargaining Unit

　　Pay Group

　　Bureau / Division Code

　　88101154

　　Bureau / Division

　　Schuylkill County Area Agency on Aging

　　Worksite Address

　　110 East Laurel Blvd

　　City

　　Pottsville, Pennsylvania

　　Zip Code

　　17901

　　Contact Name

　　DeAnna Orlowsky

　　Contact Phone

　　570-622-3103

　　Contact Email

　　[email protected]

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Questions

　　THE POSITION

　　Do you have a passion to help others, especially the older Pennsylvania population? If so, the Schuylkill County Office of Senior Services, your local Area Agency on Aging, would like to talk to you!

　　Apply today!

　　DESCRIPTION OF WORK

　　Position will receive and investigate reports of neglect and abuse of older adults; petition court for intervention, testify in court, perform intensive care management duties for individuals who are high risk, exercise independent judgment in achieving objectives, document all actions in the State database(s) within required time frames while paying close attention to detail without receiving close supervision. Includes specialized duties, maintains a caseload of consumers and regularly coordinate services with physicians, community agencies, financial institutions, hospitals, nursing homes, personal care homes, etc., responding to client emergencies.

　　Work Schedule and Additional Information:

　　Full-time employment - 37.5 hours per week.

　　Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

　　Occasional on-call will be required.

　　Some out of county overnight travel may be required.

　　You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

　　REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

　　QUALIFICATIONS

　　Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

　　One year as an Aging Care Manager 2 or Aging Program Assessor; or

　　One and one-half years of professional human services, law enforcement, 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 which includes six months of professional human services, law enforcement, or nursing experience.

　　Other Requirements:

　　You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency .

　　Hiring preference for this vacancy will be given to candidates who live within Schuylkill County. If no eligible candidates who live within Schuylkill 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 medical examination, and 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.

　　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.

　　How to Apply:

　　Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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 www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us a [email protected].

　　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.

　　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.

　　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/testoncefor this posting.

　　Your results will be provided via email.

　　Benefit packages are determined by the county and may vary. Please contact the applicable county human resource office directly to inquire about a specific benefit package.

　　The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania legislatively allows the Department of Aging and Area Agencies on Aging to provide preference to candidates who are 60 years of age or older. Are you 60 years of age or older?

　　Yes

　　Have you been employed by a Pennsylvania local government agency in a civil service covered position as an Aging Care Manager 2 or Aging Program Assessor for one or more years full-time?

　　Yes

　　If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

　　How much full-time professional human services, law enforcement, or nursing experience do you possess?

　　2 years or more

　　1 but less than 2 years

　　Less than 1 year

　　None

　　How much graduate coursework have you completed in the social sciences, behavioral sciences, human services, hospital administration, nursing home administration, nursing, public health, health sciences, community health, health care management, or law enforcement?

　　If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

　　If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.

　　30 credits or more

　　Less than 30 credits

　　None

　　You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application, or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.

　　All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

　　Read each work behavior carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose for each work behavior must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

　　If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

　　If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .

　　Yes

　　WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – CONDUCTS INVESTIGATIONS

　　Conducts investigations of the circumstances of elderly consumers who need protection from abuse, exploitation, abandonment, or self-neglect.

　　Levels of Performance

　　Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

　　A. I have experience conducting investigations of allegations of abuse. My duties included conducting interviews, collecting and retaining evidence, and examining records or other documents.

　　B. I have experience assisting others in conducting investigations. My duties included assisting with interviewing, collecting and retaining evidence, and examining records or other documents.

　　C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or other training related to investigation procedures, criminal investigations, or rules of evidence.

　　D. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.

　　In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

　　The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience

　　The type(s) of investigations you conducted

　　The actual duties you performed

　　Your level of responsibility

　　If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework or training, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

　　College/University/Training Source

　　Course Title

　　Credits/Clock Hours

　　WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – ASSESS CONSUMER NEEDS

　　Assess needs of consumers requiring protective service in order to assist them in obtaining a variety of other services. Assessing needs includes interviewing and obtaining information from consumers, family members, medical professionals, and others to identify social, economic, emotional, health, and physical problems.

　　Levels of Performance

　　Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

　　A. I have experience conducting needs assessments by interviewing/obtaining information from consumers 60 years of age or older to identify social, economic, health, or physical problems to ascertain services to assist them AND I completed written assessments summarizing the information secured during the interviews utilizing SAMS information technology system or a similar database.

　　B. I have experience conducting needs assessments by interviewing/obtaining information from consumers other than 60 years of age or older to identify social, economic, health, or physical problems to ascertain services to assist them AND I completed written assessments summarizing the information secured during the interviews utilizing an information technology system/database.

　　C. I have experience performing minimal or routine aspects of this work behavior, such as taking health histories from consumers using a standard documentation format.

　　D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to gerontology, nursing, sociology, or psychology.

　　E. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.

　　The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience

　　The type(s) of audiences for the assessments

　　The actual duties you performed

　　Your level of responsibility

　　If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

　　College/University

　　Course Title

　　Credits/Clock Hours

　　WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – CARE PLANS

　　Prepares care plans, provides care management services, and provides continuous reassessment of needs to consumers.

　　Levels of Performance

　　Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

　　A. I have experience developing person-centered care plans AND providing care management services to consumers and their families by making telephone calls, home visits, and reassessments to adults 60 years of age or older AND I maintained a caseload AND completed ongoing case documentation.

　　B. I have experience developing care plans AND providing care management services by making telephone calls, home visits, and reassessments for a population/audience in any human service profession/area AND I maintained a caseload AND completed ongoing case documentation.

　　C. I have experience performing limited aspects of this work behavior in a direct services capacity.

　　D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to gerontology, nursing, sociology, or psychology.

　　E. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.

　　The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience

　　The type(s) of care plans you developed and for whom

　　The actual duties you performed

　　Your level of responsibility

　　College/University

　　Course Title

　　Credits/Clock Hours

　　WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – COORDINATION OF SOCIAL SERVICE RESOURCES

　　Works in close cooperation and coordination with staff in other social service agencies, hospitals, clinics, courts, other service providers, and the community for the purpose of meeting the needs of the consumers and providing continuity for others who work with the consumer; provides information about, and refers consumers to, appropriate social service organizations.

　　Levels of Performance

　　Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

　　A. I have experience individually assisting consumers in utilizing available resources by coordinating with other social service agencies, hospitals, clinics, courts, other service providers, and the community AND I provided information about, and referred consumers to, appropriate social service organizations

　　B. I have experience assisting consumers in utilizing available resources by coordinating with other social service agencies, hospitals, clinics, courts, other service providers, and the community AND I provided information about, and referred consumers to, appropriate social service organizations under the direct guidance of a supervisor or manager.

　　C. I completed a college internship related to this work behavior.

　　D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to gerontology, nursing, sociology, psychology, or counseling.

　　E. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.

　　The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience

　　The type(s) of agencies, providers, or groups you coordinated with

　　The actual duties you performed

　　Your level of responsibility

　　College/University

　　Course Title

　　Credits/Clock Hours

　　WORK BEHAVIOR 5 - PREPARES REPORTS

　　Prepares narrative investigative reports, case records, progress notes, letters, and other documentation utilizing applicable computer software and databases.

　　Levels of Performance

　　Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

　　A. I have experience preparing narrative investigative reports, case records, progress notes, letters, and other documentation utilizing applicable computer software/databases. I was responsible for all of the final products.

　　B. I have experience preparing portions of narrative investigative reports; however, I was not responsible for the final investigative report. I have experience preparing case records, progress notes, letters and other documentation utilizing applicable computer software/databases and I was responsible for these final products.

　　C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or other training related to investigative report writing, technical writing, business writing, or English composition.

　　D. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.

　　The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience

　　The type(s) of reports (or other correspondence) you prepared

　　The actual duties you performed

　　Your level of responsibility

　　College/University/Training Source

　　Course Title

　　Credits/Clock Hours

　　Required Question

　　Agency

　　Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

　　Address

　　613 North Street

　　Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

　　Website

　　http://www.employment.pa.gov

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