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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Aging Care Manager 2 (Local Government) - Lebanon County Area Agency on Aging in Lebanon, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4684721 THE POSITION NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2024-95756-L0635. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM OCTOBER 10, 2024 TO OCTOBER 23, 2024, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.
Would you like to coordinate programs that enrich the lives of older adults? The Lebanon County Area Agency on Aging is seeking a dedicated Aging Care Manager 2. This position gives you the opportunity to oversee a program that links care givers to all available and appropriate services. If you are a compassionate individual eager to begin a new and exciting career, we want to hear from you!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK This Care Manager will be responsible for the Pennsylvania Caregiver Support Program (PCSP), which links care giving adults with support and reimbursement (financial) to assist in the care of an elderly care receiver. In addition, this Care Manager will also serve as an OPTIONS Aging Care Manager, which will work closely with other social agencies, hospitals, clinics, and community resources in planning to meet the needs of clients and assist the clients in utilizing these resources.
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Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 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
QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Successful completion of the County Social Casework Intern program; or
Six months as an Aging Care Manager 1 or a County Caseworker 1; or Six 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; or An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Other Requirements: You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency. 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 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 at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
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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 supp emental 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.