Reference #: 4338471THE POSITIONAre you a compassionate individual looking for a rewarding career? Would you like to make a positive impact on the families and communities you serve? Cambria County is seeking a professional full-time Aging Case Aide 1. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life of older citizens of Cambria County by promoting their well-being, dignity, independence, and safety through compassionate sponsorship of social service programs for aging adults. Bring your skills and ambition to our team!

　　DESCRIPTION OF WORK

　　As an Aging Case Aide 1, you will be responsible for assisting Care Managers in providing information and referral services to senior citizens to help them better understand community resources available to meet their individual needs. You will be required to have a working knowledge of the physical, cultural, and social environment of the geographical area or program to establish a rapport with the elderly to foster utilization of services. Supervision is received from a professional superior and evaluated by direct observation and an evaluation of results. Responsibilities and duties include:Assisting consumers in obtaining resources and benefits including residence, furniture, food, clothing, financial assistance or other needs.Scheduling and conducting consumer contacts/visitsDocumenting contact and/or assistance provided to consumers in the SAMS Social Assistance Management SystemAssists with administrative dutiesProviding transportation for consumers to medical, dental and for other needed services, including Court hearingsAssisting Care Managers in identifying, contacting, and providing information to placement providers or other social service providers to obtain out of home placements and/or servicesAssisting Care Managers in providing Court notices to consumersTraveling with agency vehicle is required within Cambria County and surrounding countiesReviewing data for accuracy and entering into database and spreadsheets to maintain a record-keepingCompleting intake forms for older adults via telephone or in-person office visits for participation in servicesProviding explanations of community services when available to older adults to interested partiesDetermining if requested services are available and making arrangements for older adults to receive appropriate services and support as needed

　　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:One year of public contact work, which involved obtaining or providing information; orAny equivalent 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 Cambria County. If no eligible candidates who live within Cambria 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 medical examination and drug screening.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 will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein wi l 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. 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.