Protective Services Caseworker

Liberty Healthcare Corporation Career Center; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 43,200 - 52,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days paid time off annually

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel

Job summary

Liberty Healthcare Corporation Career Center in Scranton is seeking a full-time Protective Services Caseworker to support the Pennsylvania Adult Protective Services Program. This role involves conducting investigations, coordinating services, and improving the lives of adults with disabilities.

The position offers an annual salary of $48,000, generous paid time off, and the opportunity for professional development through formal training and advancement.

Qualifications

• Ability to conduct thorough investigations and gather information.
• Experience in developing service plans and managing cases.
• Strong communication skills for interviewing individuals.

Responsibilities

• Travel throughout the region to conduct investigations.
• Document findings and write reports on cases.
• Develop service plans and coordinate service delivery.

Skills

Investigative skills

Case management

Autonomy

Communication skills

Job description

Early career and experienced human services professionals are encouraged to consider an exceptional career opportunity.

A full-time Protective Services Caseworker position is available with Liberty Healthcare and the Pennsylvania Adult Protective Services Program.

As a Protective Services Caseworker you will actively contribute to the program’s mission which is to detect, prevent, reduce and eliminate abuse, neglect, exploitation, and abandonment of adults who are living with disabilities.

Your daily work will involve

• Traveling throughout the region with a focus on Scranton, Lackawanna County and Luzerne County
• Conducting investigations in residences
• Interviewing individuals and gathering information
• Identifying, mitigating, and eliminating areas of risk to the individual
• Documenting findings and writing reports
• Developing service plans, coordinating services, and managing cases to closure

This is a field-based role that comes with a high degree of autonomy, some flexibility in your work schedule, and occasional work after typical business hours.

You can expect

• $48,000 per year
• Opportunities to supplement income through overtime
• 30 days of paid time off annually for holidays, vacation, sick and personal leave
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Mileage reimbursement for approved work-related travel

As a new hire, you will receive formal adult protective services training and over time you will gain outstanding resume building experience.

Dedicated top performers can look forward to opportunities for advancement and consideration of promotion into leadership roles.