What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aging Care Manager 1 - Wayne County Area Agency on Aging position at Wayne County?
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
An Aging Care Manager 1 works with older adults from initial contact with individuals, their families and professionals through ongoing care management responsibilities. This includes specialized duties such as protective services, care transitions, and person-center counseling. You will be responsible for maintaining a caseload of consumers and be involved in necessary areas of assistance. You may have the opportunity to regularly coordinate services with physicians, community agencies, and financial institutions. Managing multiple tasks, paying close attention to detail, completing assignments and meeting deadlines in a timely manner will be essential. With training and team support, the incumbent in this position will be encouraged to move forward in his or her career.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week, with on-call hours when required.
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
- Some out of county overnight travel for meetings or training may be required.
- Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- 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
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training 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.
- Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
Other Requirements:
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
- You must pass a background investigation.
- A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.
- This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
- Under the Law, 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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35,470.50 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
Work Location: In person
Salary : $35,471
