Aging Care Manager 3 (Local Government) - Monroe County Area Agency on Aging

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Monroe County, PA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Monroe County Area Agency on Aging is searching for an Aging Care Manager 3 to work with individuals, families, and community partners to ensure safety and well-being. This position allows you to build strong relationships while responding to important needs in the community, offering support, guidance, and coordination for essential services. This position provides a rewarding chance to make a difference every day!

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.
• Meet the PA residency requirement.
• Be able to perform essential job functions.
• Satisfactory criminal history reports, including PA State Police and FBI clearance.
• Satisfactory criminal history reports, including PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, after six months of employment. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Receive and evaluate reports of need in accordance with the Older Adult Protective Services Act
• Begin investigations promptly, complete required steps, and determine the level of risk to the older adult
• Develop care plans, arrange assessments, and document case details in the SAMS system
• Provide outreach and public education on protective services and mandatory reporting requirements
• Manage complex cases, coordinate resources, and maintain strong working relationships to reduce risk
• Provide 24 hour emergency services as scheduled and support the Elder Abuse Task Force

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: Mid Level