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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Aging Case Aide 2 (Part Time) (Local Government) - Luzerne-Wyoming Co Area Agenc in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4504835 THE POSITION Luzerne-Wyoming County Area Agency on Aging is seeking a dedicated individual to join our team as a part-time Aging Case Aide 2. In this paraprofessional position, you will be responsible for supporting the Social Services Department staff, primarily in the Care Management Unit, as well as the Intake/Assessment Unit and Waiver Unit. Geographic area covered is Luzerne and Wyoming counties. The employee reports to an Aging Care Management Supervisor 1. If you are interested in making a positive impact with the work you do, we invite you to apply.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This is an Aging Case Aide 2 position with the Social Services Department at the Area Agency on Aging. Within this role you will be responsible for maintaining on-going-proficiency in the use of the statewide Department of Aging data base known as Well-Sky or SAMS. You will receive Weekly Service Status sheets from the AAA's contracted providers. Responsibilities include reconciling the service status noted on the status sheets with the consumer's response to the actual service status by: Contacting the consumers by telephone to determine status of service and satisfaction with services within 2 weeks after an initial referral has been made to a contacted service provider. Recording responses to the 2-week follow up telephone calls in a standardized format in the journal sections of the AAA SAMS Data Base. Contacting the assigned Care Manager with any issues or concerns.
Work Schedule and Additional Information: Part-time employment. Work hours are 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, Monday - Friday. 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: One year as an Aging Case Aide 1; or Two years of public contact work, including one year in a human services program; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
Other Requirements: You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the linkand 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 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%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
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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. 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.
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.