Impactful Social Worker: Aging & Disability Services

State of Nevada (NV); Reno (NV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Nevada in Reno is seeking qualified Social Workers to join the Aging and Disability Services Division. The roles span Adult Protective Services (APS) and Office of Community Living (OCL), with progression opportunities based on performance and authority endorsements.

Responsibilities include eligibility assessment, care planning, home visits, and interagency coordination to safeguard vulnerable adults.

Qualifications

• Licensure or provisional licensure in Nevada for Social Worker roles.
• Experience providing case management in a social work setting.
• Ability to assess needs and develop individualized care plans.

Responsibilities

• Determine eligibility and develop care plans for at-risk adults and elders.
• Conduct home visits and document findings in case management software.
• Coordinate services across agencies and prepare case reports.
• Investigate abuse/neglect concerns and ensure client safety.
• Provide crisis intervention and lead/guide other staff as needed.
• Organize multidisciplinary teams and advocate for clients' needs.

Skills

Case management

Interviewing

Home visits

Documentation

Collaboration

Crisis intervention

De-escalation

Community resources

Advocacy

Assessment

Education

Licensure as Social Worker/Clinical Social Worker/Associate in Social Work

Tools

Web-based case management software

Job description

State of Nevada in Reno is seeking qualified Social Workers to join the Aging and Disability Services Division. The roles span Adult Protective Services (APS) and Office of Community Living (OCL), with progression opportunities based on performance and authority endorsements.

Responsibilities include eligibility assessment, care planning, home visits, and interagency coordination to safeguard vulnerable adults.