Adult Protective Services Service Navigator

State of Vermont; Wilmington (VT); Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

80% State paid medical premium

Dental plan at no cost

State Paid Family and Medical Leave (F

Job summary

The State of Vermont is seeking two Adult Protective Services Service Navigators to work from home with regular field visits across Bennington and Wyndam counties, and across Orleans, Essex, and Caledonia counties. These positions require building relationships with community partners and engaging with families and potential perpetrators to keep vulnerable adults safe and connected to services.

Ideal candidates will have a background in social work or psychology, with experience in aging or

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in social work, gerontology, disabilities, psychology, or related field.
• Progressive experience in social work or psychology touching aging/disability services.
• Experience with case management and collaboration with community partners.

Responsibilities

• Take a victim-centered approach to allegations to improve quality of life and reduce risk.
• Develop relationships with community partners across counties covered.
• Engage family members and potential perpetrators to ensure safety and resources.

Skills

Relationship building

Community outreach

Case management

Victim-centered approach

Education

Master's degree in social work, gerontology/aging, disabilities, psychology, or closely related field

Bachelor's degree in related field with 3+ years experience in social work/psychology

Associate's degree with 5+ years experience in social work/psychology

High School diploma or equivalent with 7+ years experience in social work/psychology

Job description

Overview

This positing is for two positions which are home-based and involve field work in the relevant Vermont counties. The primary areas of coverage for one position include Bennington and Wyndam counties and the other position include Orleans, Essex, and Caledonia. The Service Navigators role is to take a victim centered approach to allegations of abuse, neglect, or exploitation to enhance the quality of life for the vulnerable adult while reducing the risk of future harm. The successful candidate will need to develop relationship with community partners, have a knowledge of what resources are available in the counties that they cover, as well as engage family members and potential perpetrators to ensure that the vulnerable is safe and has the resources they need.

Who May Apply

This position, Adult Protective Services Service Navigator (Job Requisition #55822) , is open to all State employees and external applicants. It is a Limited Service position, which is non-tenured and authorized for a specific period of time. Limited Service positions are established for specially funded projects or programs.

Environmental Factors

Duties are performed in a variety of settings, but primarily in the field, including individuals' homes and residential care settings. Considerable field travel is required for which private means of transportation must be available. An incumbent predictably will encounter high level stress and emotional situations, strong differences of opinion, and potentially threatening situations.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in social work, gerontology/aging, disabilities, psychology, or closely related field AND one (1) year or more of experience at a professional level in social work or psychology with a focus on aging and/or disability services, restorative justice, a health care related field, or similar professional role that included significant case management responsibilities.

OR

Bachelor's degree AND three (3) years or more of experience at a professional level in social work or psychology with a focus on aging and/or disability services, restorative justice, a health care related field, or similar professional role that included significant case management responsibilities.

OR

Associate's degree AND five (5) years or more of experience at a professional level in social work or psychology with a focus on aging and/or disability services, restorative justice, a health care related field, or similar professional role that included significant case management responsibilities.

OR

High School diploma or equivalent AND seven (7) year or more of experience at a professional level in social work or psychology with a focus on aging and/or disability services, restorative justice, a health care related field, or similar professional role that included significant case management responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in case management and service delivery with knowledge of restorative justice principles.

Special Requirements

Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.