Aging Case Aide 2 (Local Government) - Wayne County Area Agency on Aging, ADLC - Hawley

About the role

This position is located in Hawley, Wayne County, PA. It is a rewarding opportunity for a patient, compassionate, and organized individual who enjoys working with senior citizens and supporting their independence and well-being. You will join the collaborative team at our Adult Daily Living Center (ADLC) and Senior Center in Hawley and assist at other senior centers or satellite as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide information, assistance, and benefits counseling to older adults, including Medicare/PA MEDI, PACE, LIHEAP, and Tax/Rent Rebate programs
• Aid with application completion, referrals to community resources, and coordination with agency care management
• Perform routine non-professional care services for participants with significant cognitive and/or physical disabilities; support daily nutrition services including meal distribution and sanitation procedures
• Cookordinate senior center programs, activities, and special events; recruit and supervise volunteers; assist with member registration and assessments; and collect and document donations
• Conduct outreach throughout Wayne County, including home visits to homebound clients; assist with newsletters, informational displays, transportation arrangements, and Medicare Part D education events
• Maintain records and perform data entry in agency and statewide databases, including PA MEDI and Information & Referral documentation

Qualifications

• One year as an Aging Case Aide 1
• Two years of public contact work, including one year in a human services program
• An equivalent combination of experience and training
• PA residency requirement

Work Schedule and Additional Information

Full-time employment. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Employee may have overnight travel or out of the county travel for meetings or training. Employee may cover at other senior centers or satellite. 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

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 An 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 link and click on Residency. 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 medical exam and 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.

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).

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.