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Reference #: 4488757 THE POSITION The Allegheny County Department of Area Agency on Aging is actively looking for motivated and innovative individuals to join their team. They are in search of candidates who are committed to ensuring the well-being, safety, and overall quality of life for the residents in our county. If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of others and are ready to contribute to the betterment of our community, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Join a team that is dedicated to providing support and protection to those who need it most. DESCRIPTION OF WORK Duties and Responsibilities: Oversees all subcontracted OPTIONS Care Management agencies and the Miscellaneous Providers network for contract, scope, and quality performance compliance. Ongoing monitoring, evaluation, and compliance of contracts, including the monitoring of service delivery and fiscal accountability of all OPTIONS program providers, which includes OPTIONS Care Management and the Miscellaneous Provider network. Serves as the primary integration point for all contracted OPTIONS program services, including Care Management, Caregiver Support Program, Miscellaneous and the In-Home Provider network. Assists and monitors the effective execution of all OPTIONS program goals, objectives, and program requirements. Coordinates and manages Service Deliveries between Care Management, Caregiver Support Program, and other providers within and outside the Bureau. Oversees and assists with the OPTIONS and Caregiver Support Program case review process. Determines sampling size for review based on need and quality. Evaluates, analyzes, and determines significant trends in the OPTIONS program, including data mining priorities and the appropriate use of mined data. Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-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: Three years of experience in public or private social work and a bachelor's degree; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training including successful completion of 12 semester hours of college level courses in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, or other related social sciences. 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. Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Allegheny County. If no eligible candidates who live within this county 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 veteran 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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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.