Impactful Adult Protective Services Case Manager

Mercyhealth Visiting Nurses Association, Inc.; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Certification reimbursement

Well-being programs

Job summary

Mercyhealth Visiting Nurses Association, Inc. seeks an APS Case Worker to investigate abuse and neglect in adults, develop care plans, and link clients to resources. You will coordinate with aging, DHS/DRS, MCOs and other services, with follow-up monthly and documentation aligned to IDoA standards.

The role requires strong interview and negotiation skills, ability to testify in court when needed, and collaboration in multidisciplinary teams across Mercyhealth's network in northern Illinois.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or graduate degree in health or human services or related field.
• Associate degree plus four years’ health or human services experience.
• Active LPN with one year in health/human services preferred.
• Four years’ experience in law enforcement or criminal investigation acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Investigate abuse, neglect, abandonment, financial exploitation and self-neglect per IDoA standards.
• Interview victims, alleged perpetrators, families and collaterals; develop case plans.
• Coordinate care with waivers and other services; monitor and adjust plans monthly.
• Prepare for court testimony and manage Orders of Protection or guardianships as needed.
• Attend monthly team and staff meetings; document minutes and share recommendations.

Skills

Interviewing skills

Negotiation

Court testimony

Communication proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s or Graduate Degree in health or human services

Associate degree with 4 years' experience

Active LPN license with 1 year experience

Experience in health or human services

Job description

Mercyhealth Visiting Nurses Association, Inc. seeks an APS Case Worker to investigate abuse and neglect in adults, develop care plans, and link clients to resources. You will coordinate with aging, DHS/DRS, MCOs and other services, with follow-up monthly and documentation aligned to IDoA standards.

The role requires strong interview and negotiation skills, ability to testify in court when needed, and collaboration in multidisciplinary teams across Mercyhealth's network in northern Illinois.