Elder Abuse Investigator & Crisis Social Worker

Racine County; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Racine County is seeking a dedicated Mobile Crisis Intervention Specialist to assess neglect, self-neglect, abuse, or financial abuse of elderly and disabled residents. You will provide crisis counseling, assessment, referral, and case management to a caseload while coordinating with courts, legal entities, and community partners to ensure safety and needs are met.

Responsibilities include interviewing clients, documenting casework, preparing court paperwork, coordinating with law enforcement,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, psychology, or related degree is required.
• Master’s degree in social work or counseling is preferred.
• A minimum of one year of experience providing mental health or crisis services preferred.
• Valid Wisconsin driver’s license and automobile insurance are required.
• Prompt and regular attendance.

Responsibilities

• Respond to referrals and interview consumers and collateral contacts.
• Provide crisis intervention, crisis counseling, assessment, and referrals.
• Develop and maintain relationships with court and legal systems, community partners, and document casework activities.
• Provide case management to consumers in an assigned caseload to ensure safety and needs are met.
• Prepare investigative reports, comprehensive evaluations, protective placement reviews and court paperwork.
• Participate in clinical supervision and case reviews as per DHS 34.
• Communicates with law enforcement representatives to ensure consumer protection advocacy.
• Educates local community service providers on elder abuse and provides information or presentations upon request.
• Serve on a multi-disciplinary team to address needs of elderly and disabled clients.
• Prioritize and organize time to manage assigned caseload.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Interviewing

Case management

Documentation

Court paperwork

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Time management

Computer literacy

Physical stamina

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, psychology, or related field

Master’s degree in social work or counseling preferred

Tools

Computers

Job description

Racine County is seeking a dedicated Mobile Crisis Intervention Specialist to assess neglect, self-neglect, abuse, or financial abuse of elderly and disabled residents. You will provide crisis counseling, assessment, referral, and case management to a caseload while coordinating with courts, legal entities, and community partners to ensure safety and needs are met.

Responsibilities include interviewing clients, documenting casework, preparing court paperwork, coordinating with law enforcement,