Location: Harrisburg,PA, USA
This is a merit hire position. The hourly rate for this position is $20.00 per hour This position is covered under a collective bargaining agreement. Dauphin County Area Agency on Aging is currently accepting applications for the full-time position of Aging Care Manager 1 (Ombudsman). Advocate for residents involved with Long Term Care in residential facilities, including nursing homes, personal care homes, assisted living homes, domiciliary care homes, designated LIFE programs, and other adult daily living programs, addressing concerns about care, resident rights, and quality of life.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND TRAINING:
A bachelor's degree which includes or is supplemented by 12 college-level credit hours in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, or other related social sciences.
Or three and one-half years of experience as an Aging Case Aide and 12 college-level credit hours in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology or other related social sciences.
Or any equivalent combination of experience and training and an associate degree including 12 semester hours credit in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, or other related social sciences.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
At the time of hire, a valid driver's license and positive driving record, a favorable criminal background check, child abuse and FBI clearances, as well as favorable references are required. The applicant must provide proof of a valid Pennsylvania driver's license within 60 days from the date of hire. An alternative form of identification will be accepted if you are not eligible to receive a Pennsylvania driver's license under 67 PA. Code 83 and driving is not an essential function of the position.
Dauphin County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive workplace free of discrimination and harassment. Dauphin County prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.