What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aging Care Manager 2 (LG) - Luzerne County Area Agency on Aging - Care Management Unit - Tunkhannock position at Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania?
THE POSITION
NOTE : THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2025-16047-L0635. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM JANUARY 10, 2025 TO JANUARY 23, 2025, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.
Do you have the desire to provide a wide variety of services to the elderly population and want to make a difference in their lives? Luzerne County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) is searching for a compassionate, patient, and professional individual to join our team as an Aging Care Manager 2. Work with us in our mission to enhance the quality of life for all mature adults by encouraging independence, promoting healthy lifestyles, and ensuring safety and protection throughout their life journey. Apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As an Aging Care Manager 2, you will conduct home visits to initiate care plans for consumers, respond to questions, and advise consumers of available community resources. Duties include conducting
reassessment activities including adjusting care plans in accordance with consumer needs, adjusting cost share program calculations, and adjusting level of care when necessary in accordance with PA. Department of Aging regulations and Area Agency on Aging policy. If needed, you will conduct field visits in response to emergency situations, monitor services, and complete all necessary data entry.
Other duties to include but not limited to :
- Assisting consumers in negotiating the Aging service system by contacting providers concerning service delivery issues or a need for change in service delivery
- Acting as an advocate and service broker for consumers with formal service providers not under subcontract with the AAA
- Assisting consumers with housing / environmental issues such as landlord tenant disputes, foreclosures, utility problems, utility shut-offs, pest control, animal control
- Consulting as needed with the Community Health Nurse on medical and care need issues
- Acting as back-up to other care manager 2's in the Care Management Unit
- Handling after hours 'crisis situations on a voluntary and rotating basis
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REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
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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.
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