Protective Services Worker

Old Colony Elder Services (OCES); Brockton (MA); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits starting day 1

Generous paid time off

Company paid LTD and life insurances

401K plan

35-hour work week with flexibility

Hybrid work environment (home, office,

Job summary

Old Colony Elder Services (OCES) seeks a Protective Services Worker (PSW) to investigate and substantiate abuse and neglect in the elder community within our Protective Services department. The role focuses on promoting independence and safety for seniors through careful assessment and protective planning.

We value compassion, adaptability, and crisis intervention experience. A Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field is preferred; licensure if appropriate, and bilingual abilities are a

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related field is highly preferred.
• Current licensure, if appropriate.
• Bilingual abilities are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote the independent functioning of members and provide services in the most appropriate, least restrictive environment.
• Conduct investigations and evaluate the elder's functional capacity, situation and resources.
• Develop and implement appropriate protective services plan to alleviate risk and abuse.
• Determine whether a petition to the court for a Protective Order exists and refer situations involving serious abuse to the appropriate District Attorney.
• Provide emergency Protective Services department coverage during non-business hours.

Skills

Empathy

Adaptability

Crisis intervention

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field

Licensure (if appropriate)

Job description

OCES aims to support elders and individuals with disabilities by providing vital information and coordination of services that promote healthy, save lives for our consumers. We want to help them stay as active and engaged in their lives and in their own communities for as long as possible. To that end, OCES is looking for a dedicated Protective Services Worker (PSW) to work in our Protective Services department to investigate and substantiate allegations of abuse and neglect in the elder community.

What You Will Do

• Promote the independent functioning of members and provide services in the most appropriate, least restrictive environment
• Conduct investigations and evaluate the functional capacity, situation and resources of the elder
• Develop and implement appropriate protective services plan to alleviate risk and abuse
• Determine whether a petition to the court for a Protective Order exists and refer situations involving serious abuse to the appropriate District Attorney
• Provide emergency PS department coverage during non-business hours

What You Will Bring

• Your passion for helping others and desire to make a difference
• Adaptability to be able to change as the needs of consumers and/or programs change
• At least two years of experience in the human services field preferably with the elder population and/or crisis intervention
• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field highly preferred; Current licensure if appropriate
• Bilingual preferred

What You Will Get

• Ability to work with an enthusiastic team of like-minded individuals
• Opportunity to develop professionally in your chosen career
• Great work/life balance: 35-hour work week with some flexibility; standard M-F workweek; hybrid work environment (home, office and home visits).
• Exceptional benefits: health benefits available on day 1; generous paid time off policies; company paid LTD and life insurances, 401K plan

Our Mission

Through the talents of an experienced and diverse workforce, OCES supports the independence and dignity of older adults and individuals with disabilities by providing essential information and services that promote healthy, safe living which positively impacts our community.

Salary: $31.77 per hour