Aging Services Specialist

Do you have a passion for serving Pennsylvania's older adult population? The Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA) is eager to welcome an Aging Services Specialist to our dedicated team. In this crucial role, you will have the opportunity to provide professional and administrative support for the operations and responsibilities of the Alzheimer's, Dementia and Related Disorders Office (ADRD). Join us in our mission to promote independence, purpose, and well-being in the lives of older adults through advocacy, service, and protection. Apply today for this rewarding opportunity.

As an Aging Services Specialist, you will support the operations of the ADRD Office by providing professional and administrative support and coordination to the ADRD Advisory Committee, ADRD Office Director, and Office Supervisor. These offices and teams are responsible for Pennsylvania's statewide plan to improve services and resources for individuals and families affected by ADRD and for collaborating with other state offices, local agencies, and community organizations. Your work will involve participating in the drafting, implementation, and evaluation of the Alzheimer's State Plan as well as preparing comprehensive reports, delivering formal presentations, and chairing or conducting meetings. This includes gathering feedback from stakeholders to assess the effectiveness of programs and services, tracking progress to ensure key milestones are met and alignment with federal and state regulations, and making recommendations regarding the direction of advocacy and project efforts.

You will regularly travel within the Commonwealth to conduct site visits, attend meetings, provide technical assistance, deliver training, and represent the ADRD Office at conferences, community events, and stakeholder engagements. This is key for effectively engaging with public health efforts and healthy aging activities on ways to support individuals with dementia and caregivers, as well as collaborating with with local agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare providers to ensure successful program implementation. Work also involves collaboratively identifying and securing grant funding opportunities to support our office's mission, vision, and statutory responsibilities.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of professional experience in a human services program conducting human services related research or providing social services to clients, and a bachelor's degree; 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 Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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.

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.

• 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.