Aging Care Manager 1 (Local Government) - Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Lackawanna County, PA

11h • Onsite

About The Position

This role is trained to conduct Protective Service assessments and investigations, develop effective care plans, and collaborate across teams to ensure consumer needs are met. Our goal is to improve the quality of life for older adults by providing them with access to a range of community and home-based services. Take the next step in your career with a team that is dedicated to empowering and advocating for the rights of older adults while supporting their family and other caregivers!

Requirements

• Three years as an Aging Case Aide 2; or A bachelor's degree which includes or is supplemented by twelve (12) credits in social sciences, behavioral sciences, human services, or a closely related field; or An equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Must meet the PA residency requirement.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.
• A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Lackawanna County.

Responsibilities

• Assess consumer needs, develop and implement care plans to stabilize consumers in their living environment or arrange for a better daily situation
• Conduct interviews, obtain relevant documents, and use standardized assessment forms to analyze facts, recognize when a consumer is at risk, and initiate appropriate steps to provide protection
• Travel to each consumer’s home to verify their safety and welfare, provide connections to available resources, and measure progress toward goals
• Work with consumers, their families, other providers, and law enforcement to complete investigations and support consumer well-being
• Record case information and activities accurately, in a timely manner, and according to agency policy and procedures

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level