Aging Care Manager 2 (LG) - Luzerne County Area Agency on Aging -Care Management Unit - Tunkhannock

Salary : $41,304.30 Annually

Location : Tunkhannock PA 18657, PA

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 01841

Department : Aging

Opening Date : 01 / 10 / 2025

Closing Date : 1 / 23 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Description

This is a Care Manager 2 position in the Care Management Unit. The employee is expected to provide a variety of care management services to a caseload of consumers and their caregivers.The employee reports to an Aging Care Management Supervisor 1.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts home visits to initiate care plans for consumers. Explains all of the Aging programs to the consumers and responds to questions as needed. Advises the consumers and their caregivers of available community resources.
• Conducts reassessment activities including adjusting care plans in accordance with consumer needs, adjusting cost share program calculations and adjusting level of care when necessary. Performs all reassessment functions in accordance with PA. Department of Aging regulations and Area Agency on Aging policy.
• Conducts field visits in order to respond to emergency situations, monitor services as specified in the care plan, provide emotional support to consumers, resolve problems, etc.
• Responsible for data entry into the state-wide SAMS system. Records all work in the SAMS database in a complete, professional and established manner including but not limited to Requests for Assessments, Reports of Need, LCD's for level of care, NAT's for care management, care plans, service orders, ISP's, Cost share program data, journal notes, etc.
• Assists consumers in negotiating the Aging service system by contacting providers concerning service delivery issues or a need for change in service delivery.
• Acts as an advocate and service broker for consumers with formal service providers not under subcontract with the AAA. Examples are mental health services, medical providers, legal services, consumer credit services, APPRISE insurance services, veteran's benefits, home care services, pharmacy services, transportation services other such private service providers.
• Arranges for financial management for consumers who are unable to handle their own finances, may include setting up budgets with consumer participation or arranging for an agency to act as payee for a consumers public benefits.
• Assists consumers with housing / environmental issues such as landlord tenant disputes, foreclosures, utility problems, utility shut-offs, pest control, animal control.
• Assists consumers with pre-placement and placement activities when community services are no longer sufficient to maintain consumers in the community.
• Consults as needed with the Community Health Nurse on medical and care need issues.
• Participates in consumer Appeals Hearings, as necessary.
• On a rotating basis, serves as back-up to the telephone Intake and Referral care managers. Handles requests for information, completes Reports of Need, assessment requests, answers questions, locates alternative resources, etc. Documents data entry in SAMS.
• Acts as back-up to other care manager 2's in the Care Management Unit.
• Completes a credentialing test administered by the Department of Aging to become a certified assessor per state regulations.
• Participates in case conferences twice monthly with the immediate supervisor.
• Completes monthly statistical reports, monthly expense reimbursement forms, prepares correspondence, as needed.
• Participates in AAA / PDA / OLTL network activities including conference calls, webinars, workshops, or mandatory trainings.
• Handles after hours crisis situations on a voluntary and rotating basis.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Minimum Qualifications

RECRUITMENT METHODS : Applicants must meet one (or more) of the following method(s) to be considered for this vacancy :

ELIGIBILITY - ALL CANDIDATE{S) :

1.) Meet the minimum experience and training (MET'S) required for this position :

2.) Be a resident of Pennsylvania.

3.) State Civil Service Commission Approved Additional Special Requirements : None

4.) Must be eligible for selection in accordance with Civil Service rules

5.) Be eligible for selection in accordance with the merit system employment regulations

ELIGIBILITY - COMPETITIVE PROMOTION WITHOUT EXAMINATION ONLY : CLASS RESTRICTIONS :

1.) Have held regular civil service status in the following classifications :

SELECTION CRITERIA :

1.) Meet the minimum experience and training required for the job.

2.) Meritorious Service, defined as :

3.) Seniority, Defines : A minimum of twelve months in the next lower class(es) by the closing date of this posting 01 / 23 / 2025.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS :

1.) Interested qualified applicants must submit all the requested materials as specified in the "How to Apply." Failure to comply with the above application requirements will eliminate you from consideration for this position.

2.) Additional information may be obtained by contacting :

Brianna Ziller

Human Resources Generalist

570-830-5150

Brianna.Ziller@luzernecounty.org

POSITION DETAILS : Non-exempt

Full time

Civil Service

Permanent

Union

Code : L0635

Hours : 8 : 00 AM to 4 : 00 PM

Pay Range : 35

HOW TO APPLY :

All EXTERNAL CANDIDATES must apply and submit an application via :

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations for the interview due to a disability, please advise the interviewer of the accommodations you require well in advance of the scheduled date.

LUZERNE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

I. Medical Insurance

The coverage begins for the employee the on the first of the month following the first full 30 days of full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Cost to the employee to participate in the plan varies by the coverage selection and the number of dependents; and may be subject to collective bargaining agreement. The employee may also elect to opt out of the County's medical insurance if proof of coverage is provided. Under this arrangement, the employee is provided with an annual opt out payment.

II. Vision and Prescription

The coverage begins for the employee on the first of the month following the first full 30 days of full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Contributions may vary, subject to collective bargaining agreement.

III. Dental Coverage

The coverage begins for the employee on the first of the month following the first full 30 days of full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Contributions may vary, subject to collective bargaining agreement.

IV. Life Insurance

A $50,000 life insurance policy is afforded to full-time employees, unless specified differently in a collective bargaining agreement. It remains in effect as long as the employee is actively employed and terminates upon resignation or retirement.

V. Retirement

All full-time employees and part-time employees working more than 1,000 hours per year qualify for Luzerne County retirement benefits, in which employees must contribute 5% of their earnings, and may choose to add to an additional voluntary contribution, not to exceed an additional 10%.

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Salary : $41,304