Aging Care Management Supervisor 2 (Local Government) - Carbon County Area Agency on Aging
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Aging Care Management Supervisor 2 (Local Government) - Carbon County Area Agency on Aging Print ( ApplyAging Care Management Supervisor 2 (Local Government) - Carbon County Area Agency on AgingSalary$44,382.00 AnnuallyLocation Carbon County, PAJob TypeCivil Service Permanent Full-TimeJob NumberCS-2024-92829-L0639DepartmentLocal GovernmentDivisionAN Carbon Co AaaOpening Date09/04/2024Closing Date9/17/2024 11:59 PM EasternJob CodeL0639Position Number80000338UnionNon UnionBargaining UnitLGPay GroupLGBureau / Division Code88101113Bureau / DivisionCarbon County Area Agency on AgingWorksite Address401 Delaware AvenueWorksite AddressThird FloorCityPalmerton, PennsylvaniaZip Code18701Contact NameCindy Bizarre or Susan ZeiglerContact Phone610.###.####Contact Email...@ptd.net ; ...@ptd.net+ Description+ Benefits+ QuestionsTHE POSITION Are you a highly motivated, organized, strong communicator and creative problem solver seeking a position in social services? If so, this is the position for you to consider. The Carbon County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) is eager to welcome an Aging Care Management Supervisor 2 to their team of dedicated professionals. This is a very rewarding career helping the most vulnerable elderly members of our community. We offer a generous benefit package which may include: Medical/Prescription/Vision Coverage, Dental Coverage, AFLAC, Life Insurance Plans, Retirement Plan, Deferred Compensation Plans, as well as paid Holidays, Sick, Vacation and Personal days. Join us in this vital role of providing high-quality care and support to our clients. We look forward to hearing from you! DESCRIPTION OF WORK An Aging Care Management Supervisor 2 will advocate, protect, and promote a continuum of care designed to assist older adults in leading independent, meaningful, and dignified lives in their own homes and communities for as long as possible. You will be responsible for overseeing, supervising, and directing the Protective Services unit. Work includes assigning staff caseloads, work assignments, and providing for the safety of participants and employees. Adhering to all documentation requirements as outlined in the Protective Services regulations will be essential. Other duties to include but not limited to: + Verifying Protective Service reports for accuracy and completion. + Testifying in court as required. + Participating in a rotating on-call system. + Acting as a client advocate in all matters. + Traveling as necessary. Work Schedule and Additional Information: + Full-time employment. + Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch. + 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: + Four years of experience in public or private social work; and a Bachelor's Degree; or + Any equivalent combination of experience and training including successful completion of 12 semester hours of college level courses in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, or other related social sciences. Other Requirements: + You must meet the PA residency requirement . For more information on ways to meet PA r esidency requirements, follow the link ( Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency. + Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Carbon, Lehigh, Luzerne, Monroe or Schuylkill counties. If no eligible candidates who live within these counties 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 a drug screening. + This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act. + Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance. + 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. How to Apply: + Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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). + This posting requires submission of a copy of your college transcript(s). Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You may upload your document as an attachment during the application process. You must still complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. All documents MUST be uploaded prior to the submission of your application. + 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 Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ...@pa.gov . Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): + 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. 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. 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/testoncefor this posting. + Your results will be provided via email. Benefit packages are determined by the county and may vary. Please contact the applicable county human resource office directly to inquire about a specific benefit package. 01 The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania legislatively allows the Department of Aging and Area Agencies on Aging to provide preference to candidates who are 60 years of age or older. Are you 60 years of age or older? + Yes+ No 02 How many years of full-time experience in public or private social work do you possess? + 4 years or more+ 3 but less than 4 years+ 2 but less than 3 years+ 1 but less than 2 years+ Less than 1 year+ None 03 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 04 Have you completed a bachelor's degree? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the Attachments tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer yes to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information. + Yes+ No 05 Have you completed at least 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, or other related social sciences? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the Attachments tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer yes to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information. + Yes+ No 06 How much graduate coursework in in the behavioral sciences have you completed? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the Attachments tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer yes to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information. + 30 credits or more+ Less than 30 credits+ None 07 You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.Read each question carefully. Determine and select which Level of Performance most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The Level of Performance you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the Yes button and proceed to the exam questions.If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page ( Info/Pages/default.aspx) .+ Yes 08 WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - SUPERVISIONSupervises the work of the Protective Service Program staff. Duties include assigning work providing daily and weekly oversight of all ongoing protective services cases, scheduling staff to ensure adequate coverage, providing training, monitoring and approving leave, completing performance evaluations, disciplining staff as needed, and making hiring recommendations.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance which best describes your claim.+ A. I have experience performing ALL aspects of this work behavior. My responsibilities included assigning work, creating staff schedules, training, monitoring and approving leave, completing performance evaluations, disciplining staff, and making hiring recommendations.+ B. I have experience as a lead worker. I provided on-the-job training to newly hired staff, reviewed their work, served as a team or group leader, etc., but I was not responsible for disciplining staff or making recommendations regarding hiring decisions.+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to labor relations, human resource management, or supervisory development.+ D. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior. 09 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.+ The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience+ The aspects of this work behavior you have performed+ Your level of responsibility (supervisor, manager, lead worker, team or group leader, etc.) 10 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.+ College/University+ Course Title+ Credits/Clock Hours 11 WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - REVIEWS AND ANALYZES CASE RECORDSReviews and analyzes new and closed cases for completeness, accuracy for adherence to policies/procedures/guidelines, and proper documentation regarding placement, referral, assessment/diagnosis, and follow-up in order to ensure efficient, qualitative service to persons in need. Provides final approval of the case records.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance which best describes your claim.+ A. I have experience performing ALL aspects of this work behavior including reviewing and analyzing case records of others for completeness, accuracy for adherence to policies/procedures, and proper documentation regarding placement, referral, assessment/diagnosis, and follow-up. I communicated any deficiencies to the author who prepared the case record. I completed this work behavior in the program area of AGING.+ B. I have experience performing ALL aspects of this work behavior including reviewing and analyzing case records of others for completeness, accuracy to adherence to policies/procedures, and proper documentation regarding placement, referral, assessment/diagnosis, and follow-up. I communicated any deficiencies to the author who prepared the case record. I completed this work behavior in program areas OTHER THAN AGING.+ C. I have prepared case records IN ANY PROGRAM AREA ensuring adherence to policies/procedures, proper documentation, placement, referral, assessment/diagnosis, and I provided follow-up; however, I DO NOT have experience reviewing and analyzing case records OF OTHERS.+ D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior. 12 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.+ The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience+ The program area(s) of case records you reviewed, prepared, etc.+ The actual duties you performed+ Your level of responsibility 13 WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - TRAINING/ORAL PRESENTATIONSDevelops and conducts training/oral presentations designed to develop performance and case management skills and familiarize the audience with the current rules, regulations, and procedures related to aging services.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance which best describes your claim.+ A. I have experience developing AND conducting training/oral presentations designed to develop performance and case management skills and familiarize the audience with the current rules, regulations, and procedures in the field of social services.+ B. I have experience conducting training/oral presentations designed to develop performance and case management skills and familiarize the audience with the current rules, regulations, and procedures in the field of social services. The information I presented was DEVELOPED BY OTHERS.+ C. I have experience developing or conducting training/oral presentations IN ANY AREA.+ D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to public speaking or speech and communications.+ E. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior. 14 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.+ The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience+ The actual duties you performed related to training/oral presentations (developed, conducted, etc.)+ Your level of responsibility 15 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.+ College/University+ Course Title+ Credits/Clock Hours 16 WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - PROGRAM DEVELOPMENTParticipates in developing or updating program plans, policies/procedures, and service implementation. Implements programs, policies/procedures, and services. Ensures program requirements are met and in compliance with laws, regulations, etc. Educates staff about changes in state, federal, and community resources that impact the provision of services to consumers.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance which best describes your claim.+ A. I have experience PARTICIPATING IN THE DEVELOPMENT of NEW program plans, policies and procedures, and/or service implementation.+ B. I have experience RECOMMENDING CHANGES to EXISTING program plans, policies and procedures, and/or services.+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to research methods or policy development.+ D. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior. 17 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.+ The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience+ The actual duties you performed related to the development of program planning, policies/procedures, and/or services+ Your level of responsibility 18 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.+ College/University+ Course Title+ Credits/Clock Hours Required QuestionAgencyCommonwealth of PennsylvaniaAddress613 North StreetHarrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120Website