Adult Protective Services Worker (Posting 2393-12)
Adult Protective Services Worker (2393-12)
Deadline to Apply: February 1, 2021
Work Location:
Hamilton County Job and Family Services
222 East Central Parkway
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Work Hours:
80 Hours Bi-Weekly
Starting Salary:
$18.17 Hourly
NOTE: Applicants for positions with Hamilton County Job and Family Services are subject to background screening in accordance with the document: "Offenses that May Disqualify Candidates for Employment.". Convictions from this list may disqualify a candidate for employment with HCJFS.
Requirements (Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification):
- Master's Degree in Social Work (or Human Services related) or Bachelor's degree in Social Work (or Human Services related) plus six (6) months paid relevant experience or Bachelor's degree in Social Work and successful completion of a field placement at a public children's services agency ({CSA).
- Must possess a valid drivers license issued in the state of residency.
- Must have the use of an insured vehicle.
POSITIONS SUPERVISED:
None
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: (*Indicates developed after employment)
Knowledge of: public relations; office practices & procedures; agency policies & procedures*; government structure & process; counseling; interviewing; social sciences (sociology, social work, & psychology)
Ability to: define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions; prepare meaningful, concise & accurate reports; gather, collate & classify information about data, people or things; handle sensitive inquiries from & contacts with officials & general public
ESSENTIAL JOB FACTORS:
Must have a car, valid driver’s license issued by the state of residency and required auto liability insurance.
A criminal records check conducted by the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation and the FBI is required.
Must have cell phone availability during working hours-Cell phone stipend eligible.
Standing entire length of home visit (an hour or longer); conduct home visits during warmest months of the year (no air conditioning); significant walking during home visit, and frequent walking to and from court; frequently enter and exit motor vehicle; frequently climbing and descending stairs; sitting for extended periods while driving; able to quickly exit hazardous/dangerous situations that could involve violent clients, violent relatives, vicious animals, insects, rodents, unstable structures, etc.
LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
None
Job Duties (Summary):
- Responds to reports of physical abuse, neglect, self neglect, emotional abuse and exploitation to adults aged 60 and older living in an independent living arrangement. Responds to the priority (emergency vs. non-emergency) of the report within the mandated time frame. Conducts face to face interviews with the alleged adult victim. Responsible for interviewing other known persons or agencies that may have knowledge of the abuse, neglect or exploitation. Completes all investigative activities as designated by law. Responsible for determining the validity of the report. Responsible for assessing the risk to the adult who is subject of the report. Consults with the Prosecutors Office and seeks Court intervention as needed. Testifies in Probate Court Proceedings. Educates consumers of services available in the community. Completes referrals to community social service agencies when appropriate.
- Responsible for determining the need for on-going Adult Protective Services. Develops written Protective Service Plans. Conducts on-going face to face visits with the alleged adult victim to reduce identified risk factors within the household. Responsible for re-assessing the level of risk and amending the Protective Service Plan as needed. Responsible for the delivery of On-going services or arrange on-going service delivery via referrals to community agencies.
- Participates in supervisory conferences, unit meetings, staff development including CORE Training as well as committee participation. Conducts Community presentations. Provides education to the community and other agencies on a client’s right to self-determination and to the consumer’s right to a least restrictive living environment.
- Responsible for maintaining written documentation of investigative activities and on-going Adult Protective Services. Paperwork includes but not limited to Client Contact Notes, Investigative Summary, Family Assessment, Assessment Summary and Protective Service Plans. Responsible for other mandated paperwork as outlined by federal and state regulations and the Council on Accreditation. Responsible for maintaining Adult Protective File and obtaining service provider reports when appropriate.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.