ADULT PROTECTION SOCIAL CASE WORKER

Mesa County, CO; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement

Paid Sick and Vacation Leave

Life insurance

Long term disability

Job summary

Mesa County Department of Human Services in Grand Junction, CO is seeking a Social Case Worker to provide assessment and case management services to elderly and disabled adults at risk of neglect, abuse, or exploitation.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a human behavior science field and one year of professional casework after graduation. Experience with adults is preferred, and bilingual English/Spanish is desired. Mesa County offers strong benefits and supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a human behavior science field, OR 30 semester hours/45 quarter hours of qualified coursework in human behavioral sciences or health care related fields, such as social work, sociology, psychology, geriatrics, nursing, counseling, or related areas.
• One year of professional casework experience after degree.
• Experience working with adults is preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is desired.

Responsibilities

• Provides one-on-one assessments of at-risk adults who are unable to protect their own interests.
• Seeks court action to obtain protective services or guardianships in emergencies.
• Collaborates with law enforcement and district attorney’s office in investigations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
• Performs case planning for individuals requiring ongoing protective services.
• Coordinates assessments and ongoing services with collateral agencies.
• Attends multidisciplinary meetings and mandatory continuing education hours.
• Provides outreach and education about adult protection services.
• Documents assessments and actions throughout all phases of the case.
• Maintains clear oral and written communication.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job description

$25.99 - $29.42

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OVERVIEW OF MESA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

Mesa County Department of Human Services is a forward-thinking agency that has over 300 employees serving the needs of nearly 40,000 residents. From the Colorado National Monument to the thriving agricultural lands and city centers, Mesa County contains a diverse, natural landscape that provides many outdoor activities and adventures. As individuals and an organization, we value and respect humanity, honesty, balance, inclusion and teamwork. We provide a level of flexibility for staff to be able to accommodate their lives outside of the office environment. We value family and the relationships that make our lives rewarding.
Our Mission:

The Mission of the Mesa County Department of Human Services is to help individuals and families achieve safety, stability and opportunity for meaningful employment.

Our Values:

Mesa County Department of Human Services values represent our behavioral anchors for how we conduct ourselves. Simply stated, we value Humanity, Balance, Honesty, Inclusion and Teamwork

JOB SUMMARY:
Provides assessment and case management services to elderly and disabled adults who are at risk of neglect, abuse, or exploitation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

(The following duty statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other non-essential or marginal duties that may be required. Mesa County reserves the right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of this job at any time. All responsibilities may not be performed by all incumbents.)

• Provides one-on-one assessments of at-risk adults who are unable to protect their own interests based upon the following: a) physical appearance and hygiene; b) medical, nutritional, and environmental needs; c) competency and ability to understand self-determination and the result of the situation that is placing him/her at risk; d) activities of daily living; 3) support systems; f) ability to manage financial affairs.

• Seeks court action to obtain protective services and/or potential guardianships in emergency situations.

• Works closely with law enforcement agencies and district attorney’s office in investigations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of at-risk elders. Works collaboratively with multiple community agencies to assess, investigate, and implement services for at-risk adults.

• Performs case planning for individuals who require ongoing protective services which may include referral for services to reduce harm and risk.

• Provides coordination of assessments and/or ongoing service delivery with appropriate collateral agencies.

• May attend inter-disciplinary team meetings regarding client care, advocacy, and service coordination; attends conferences and meetings of various types to accrue mandatory continuing education hours.

• Provides outreach, information and education to the community and organizations regarding adult protection services.

• Documents assessments and actions taken throughout all phases of the case.

• Oral and written communication must be clear.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a major in a human behavior science field, OR a degree with 30 semester hours, or 45 quarter hours, of qualified work in development in human behavioral sciences or health care related courses, such as, social work, sociology, psychology, psychiatry, gerontology, nursing special education, family intervention techniques, diagnostic measures, therapeutic techniques, guidance and counseling, criminal justice, or other human behavioral sciences, or a medical field relevant to the APS program and/or at-risk adults.

AND One year of professional casework in a public or private social services agency completed after the degree is obtained.

• Experience working with adults is preferred.

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Additional Information:

• Offer of employment contingent on criminal history, MVR check and education verification. Must have valid driver’s license, if you are from out of state, you must obtain a valid Colorado driver’s license within 30 days of hire date, and you must not have any major violations, including DUI, DWI, and/or DWAI conviction(s) in the past three years.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) (desired)

Supplemental Information:

Promotional Opportunities

Social Case Worker Levels

SCW- Non Exempt/Hourly

SCW I- Exempt/Salary

1 yr of hire date and/or proficient to carry full workload

SCW II- Exempt/Salary

2 yrs from hire date and in good standing

SCW III- Exempt/Salary

4 years from hire date and in good standing

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

This position requires standing, stooping, sitting, bending, twisting, and lifting up to 10 pounds.

Work is generally confined to a standard office environment.

Employee may exposed to disease of known or unknown origin, blood borne pathogens, body fluids and tissue, the threat of indirect violence/conflict by other individual, and other unanticipated circumstances associated with the position.

Employee may be exposed to fumes, noxious odors, dusts, mists, gases, and poor ventilation that affect the respiratory system, eyes, or the skin.

In compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act the following items can be used as a determining factor in the starting and ongoing wage of an employee working in this position:

A seniority system that rewards employees based on length of employment.

A merit system that rewards employees for exceptional job performance.

Education, training, or experience to the extent that they are reasonably related to the work in question.

Another factor related to job performance or business operations, such as paying a shift differential to workers on less popular shifts

Travel, if the travel is a regular and necessary condition of the work performed

This position is eligible for the following Mesa County benefits;

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement

Paid Sick and Vacation Leave

Life insurance

Long term disability

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Agency

Mesa County

Address

544 Rood Ave

Grand Junction, CO 81501

Phone

970- 244 - 1856

Website

http://www.mesacounty.us