Job Opening: Aging Care Manager 3
Department: County Office of Services for the Aging
Posting Date: December 7, 2022
Starting Salary: $24.87 hourly / $48,496.50 annually
This is advanced professional work investigating reports of abuse, neglect, exploitation, and/or abandonment, developing service plans, and managing specialized services for older adults.
An employee in this job evaluates the medical, social, and psychological needs of older adults, investigates allegations of elder abuse, and offers services to detect, reduce, correct, or eliminate the risks associated with all types of abuse identified during investigations. Work involves acting to ensure the well-being of older adults, as well as their living situation, financial circumstances, personal safety, and quality of life. Work includes conducting investigations of alleged abuse, exploitation, or neglect; interpreting and applying protective services legislation, regulations, policies, and operating procedures; implementing actions to protect vulnerable clients; recommending court interventions when appropriate, such as guardianships and involuntary commitments; and documenting all actions and services provided. Work also includes coordinating plans with other agencies to refer clients for additional services and assisting older adults in utilizing available services to meet their needs. Work is performed independently in accordance with statutory requirements and timeframes; and is reviewed by an administrative supervisor through conferences, reports, and assessment of outcomes.
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.
Do not submit resumes, cover letters, and similar documents. These documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score. 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.
Must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements: This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services ACT
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, Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI clearance.
Go to the web site: employment.pa.gov
Click on the OPEN JOBS tab
Click on OPEN TO THE PUBLIC tab
On the far right of the screen FILTER by location and choose Delaware County.
Select Aging Care Manager 3.
A dialog box comes up with job duties.
If interested, click APPLY
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Complete application and answer all questions before submitting application.
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