Aging Case Aide 2 – Senior Center (Local Government) (Part-Time) – Wayne County

Reference #: 4689596
THE POSITION
Would you enjoy making a positive impact within your community while providing beneficial services to your fellow Pennsylvanians?  Wayne County Area Agency on Aging is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to serve in the capacity of Aging Case Aide 2 to work with our valued 60 population.  This is a rewarding position for a patient, compassionate, and organized individual who would enjoy assisting senior citizens with securing resources for a more productive, safe, and happy life while maintaining as much independence as possible. We look forward to meeting you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As an Aging Case Aide 2, you will be responsible for scheduling appointments and meeting with walk-ins on a daily basis to provide general guidance on health insurance and completion of various assistance applications.  Additional duties may include scheduling sessions with homebound clients as necessary, providing outreach services, and encouraging participation at senior centers to maximize use of activities and services.  You may be tasked with resolving complaints and conflicts from seniors attending the center, working with volunteers in serving communal lunch and post-meal clean-up, and assisting in serving meals at the drive-thru station.

You will have the exciting opportunity to use your creativity to shop for door prizes and theme decorations and prepare prizes for holiday events.  This professional also oversees solicitation of annual picnic donations, including sending out letters.  You will collect donations for center meals and services while maintaining a daily ledger of receipts.  Friendly and enthusiastic interpersonal skills are vital while conducting activities at the center which will include arts and crafts, bingo, general exercises, and more.  You will also tend to the preparation and clean-up of snacks for meetings and activities as needed.

We offer comprehensive training and excellent team support in order to promote and encourage progression of skills and confidence in order to further advance in your career.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Part-time employment, 15-20 hours per week.
Work hours will vary between 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday – Friday, with a 30-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:
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 thelink and click on Residency.
Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Lackawanna, Monroe, Pike, Susquehanna, or Wayne 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:
You must pass a background investigation.
A conditional offer of employment will require 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).
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.aspxand click the Veterans Preference tab or contact us atra-cs-vetpreference@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.

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.