What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aging Care Management Supervisor 1 (Local Government) Luzerne/Wyoming County Area Agency on Aging position at Commonwealth of PA?
THE POSITION
Are you a compassionate, dedicated, and organized professional, devoted to the overall well-being of our senior population? If so, Luzerne County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) is eager to welcome an Aging Care Management Supervisor 1 to play a vital role in providing high-quality care and support to those we serve. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others while working in a collaborative and inclusive environment. We look forward to meeting you!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As an Aging Care Management Supervisor 1, you will be supervising a unit of Care Managers and one Case Aide, while overseeing the Personal Emergency Response and Medical Supplies Programs. Work involves assigning work to staff, providing guidance in regards to policies and procedures, and educating staff on appropriate resources available to the elderly. You will be responsible for implementing procedures related to OPTIONS, Cost Sharing, SAMS/OMNIA, Family Caregiver Support, Domiciliary Care, and Care Management programs. This position gives you the opportunity to showcase your leadership skillset as you represent your employees needs and voice their concerns to administrative staff, ensuring good working relationships within the agency. Additional responsibilities include:
- Monitoring, reviewing, and approving paperwork and data entered into the database
- Conducting regular case conferences
- Completing supervisory field visits
- Evaluating the performance of staff and recommending personnel actions
- Arranging appropriate training programs
- Completing reports, preparing correspondence, completing data entry, and maintaining records
- Making presentations to community groups regarding aging services
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment
- Work 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
- 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 Luzerne or Wyoming County. If no eligible candidates who live within Luzerne or Wyoming County apply for this position, candidates who reside in Carbon, Columbia, Lackawanna, Monroe, Schuylkill, or Sullivan counties will be considered. If no eligible candidates who live within these counties 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 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 Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
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.
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.
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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.
Benefit packages are determined by the county and may vary. Please contact the applicable county human resource office directly to inquire about a specific benefit package.
