Adult Protective Services Case Manager II – Protect & Serve

Georgia Department of Revenue; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Department of Human Services is seeking an Adult Protective Services Case Manager 2 to assess and intervene in cases involving vulnerable adults. The role requires investigating protective service reports, evaluating risk, and coordinating resources to safeguard clients across Georgia.

Under general supervision, you will work to protect adults who may be at risk, initiate guardianship when needed, and document actions in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in family violence, crisis intervention, substance abuse, or services to the elderly or disabled.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial investigations of protective service reports for APS criteria and determines intervention appropriateness.
• Evaluates risk level and takes action to ensure safety.
• Provides follow-up, consultations and resources to stabilize situations and prevent recurrence of abuse/neglect/exploitation.
• Initiates guardianship as a last resort for incapacitated adults.
• Maintains documentation and completes reports within required standards.
• Keeps knowledge current on policies, laws, trends and developments in the field.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Family violence awareness

Substance abuse experience

Elderly/disabled services

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services

Job description

Georgia Department of Human Services is seeking an Adult Protective Services Case Manager 2 to assess and intervene in cases involving vulnerable adults. The role requires investigating protective service reports, evaluating risk, and coordinating resources to safeguard clients across Georgia.

Under general supervision, you will work to protect adults who may be at risk, initiate guardianship when needed, and document actions in a timely manner.