Aide local government - area agency Job at Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Hawley, PA

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  • Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
  • Hawley, PA

Job Description

Reference #: 4741866 THE POSITION Wayne County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) is searching for a patient, compassionate, and organized Aging Case Aide 2 for both the Senior Center and the Adult Daily Living Center in Hawley, PA. This is a rewarding position for someone who enjoys assisting senior citizens to find resources for a more productive, safe, and happy life while maintaining as much independence as possible. Join our dedicated team as we work to enhance the lives of older adults in our community. DESCRIPTION OF WORK Responsibilities at the Adult Daily Living Center will include routine non-professional care services on a daily basis for consumers with significant cognitive and/or physical disabilities, and whose families need respite from such care. This work entails providing essential support and assistance to individuals in their daily activities and well-being. Responsibilities include personal care assistance, health monitoring, rehabilitative support, nutritional assistance, facilitating recreational activities, ensuring safety and supervision, and adhering to care plans and safety protocols. Duties of the Aging Case Aide 2 at the Hawley Senior Center to include but not limited to: health insurance counseling and assisting with various service applications providing outreach to encourage participation, organizing activities and events attending meetings to disseminate information arranging transportation and serving meals utilizing computer systems for data management substituting at other centers when needed overseeing volunteers Effective organization, empathy, interpersonal communication skills, and adherence to procedures are vital in fulfilling these duties and enhancing the well-being and independence of those being cared for. Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment. Work hours: Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch. Employee is required to be flexible in scheduling and will have duties in two locations. Employee may have overnight travel or out of county travel for meetings or training. 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 the link 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 and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-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.

Job Tags

Full time, Second job, Local area, Flexible hours, Night shift, Monday to Friday,

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