Overview
Aging Case Aide ; Local Government – Potter County Area Agency Aging Jobs in Philadelphia, USA at Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Position: Aging Case Aide 2 (Local Government) – Potter County Area Agency on Aging
Overview
THE POSITION As an Aging Case Aide 2 with the Potter County Area Agency on Aging, you have a chance to make a strong and positive impact in the community. This position provides essential support to older adults by helping them stay connected with needed services and contributes to a team that values dedication and public service.
Responsibilities
This position focuses on helping older adults access services and providing support through assessments, transportation assistance, and general information sharing. The Aging Case Aide 2 will perform the following duties:
- Assessment Support:
Conduct basic assessments and gather information to help identify consumer needs - Consumer Assistance:
Provide transportation help, prepare applications, and share information about available services - Record Keeping:
Maintain files, upload documents, and support staff with forms and reports - Community Coordination:
Work with agencies and organizations to support program progress and consumer access to services - Communication Duties:
Make phone calls, send documents, and speak with consumers in a clear and helpful way - Clerical Tasks:
Complete general office tasks such as filing and preparing routine reports
Work Schedule and Additional Information
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday – Friday, with a 30-minute lunch
- After hours and on-call duties may be required
- Telework:
You will not have the option to telework in this position - Salary:
In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable
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 Residency Guidelines
- Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Potter County. If no eligible candidates who live within Potter County apply, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered
- You must be able to perform essential job functions
Legal Requirements
- 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 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 PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance
Veterans and Accessibility
- Pennsylvania law provides employment preference for qualified veterans in many state and local government jobs
- Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (for hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals)
Equal Employment Opportunity
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.
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Title: Aging Case Aide ; Local Government – Potter County Area Agency Aging
Company: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Location: Philadelphia, USA
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