Job Description
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
This position may perform a full range of intake, ongoing and screening casework functions in the area of Adult Protective Services. The focus of the position is dependent on the needs of the agency and may change due to community needs. Adult protection caseworkers work with many community partners to ensure secure stability for our at-risk population in Elbert County.
JOB DUTIES:
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
RESPONSIBILITY:
Incumbent reports to and works under the general supervision of the Protective Services Supervisor. Work is reviewed periodically for results obtained. Although decisions must be compatible with the available guidelines and laws, considerable judgment must be exercised in more difficult cases. The supervisor makes all critical decisions. Close, detailed supervision is provided before and during the course of work. Incumbent keeps supervisor informed of the progress of each case.
Detailed instructions are often received from the supervisor normally when cases are assigned and during the progress of cases, which involve extensive assessment. Work is reviewed for compliance to procedures, methods, general conclusions, final results and accuracy on a regular basis through staffings and supervisory reviews.
The work impacts a large portion of the county both by providing a service in the community interest to a complex case load involving a variety of program areas, improving family functioning, and potentially avoiding the need for intervention of other community agencies. Errors in judgment such as assessing the need for protection could result in injury or death of a client.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS:
A Bachelor’s degree with an equivalent of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours in human behavioral sciences or health care related courses, such as, social work, sociology, psychology, psychiatry, gerontology, nursing, special education, family intervention techniques, diagnostic measures, therapeutic techniques, guidance and counseling, or other human behavioral sciences or medical field relevant to the APS Program and/or at-risk adults.
One year of professional casework in a public or private social services agency obtained after the degree is obtained; or a Master's degree in social work is preferred.
Certification(s): Adult Protection Training Academy Certification is required for this position (may be completed after hire date).
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
PHYSICAL EFFORT, WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Considerable travel is required in order to complete client visits. These visits will generally occur within the greater Metropolitan Denver area, but may occasionally require out of state or overnight travel. Worker is required to attend meetings and trainings within the county and state as necessary. Additionally, appearances at court and legal proceedings are required. Remainder of work is performed in a standard office environment. Worker may encounter angry or hostile clients, and unsafe conditions in homes.
The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position.
Driving: Frequently
Balancing: Frequently
Bending/Stooping: Frequently
Twisting: Frequently
Squatting/Crouching: Occasionally
Kneeling: Occasionally
Crawling: Occasionally
Climbing Stairs: Occasionally
Climbing Ladders: Occasionally
Reaching: Frequently
Standing/Walking: Frequently
Lifting: Occasionally
Lifting: 1 lb. minimum/30 lbs. maximum
Carrying: 1 lb. minimum/30 lbs. maximum
Push/Pull: 1 lb. minimum/30 lbs. maximum
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