APS Intake Case Manager ; Intake Specialist

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Job Title:

APS Intake Case Manager 2 (Central Intake Specialist)
Agency:

Department of Human Services Job

Requisition :

Day (United States of America)
Compensation Details:$44,354.85

Job Description:

Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is a dynamic state agency responsible for delivering a wide range of services to Georgia's most vulnerable populations. Our mission is to strengthen Georgia by providing individuals and families access to services that promote self-sufficiency, independence, and protect Georgia's vulnerable children and adults.

What we offer. Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule, unique training opportunities, employee retirement plan, 401(k) plan and 457 plan, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, medical, dental, vision, long/short-term care, life insurance, and employee discount programs; in addition to telework opportunities depending upon the position.

Start your career in public service . The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS), Division of Aging Services (DAS) - Adult Protective Services (APS) is seeking candidates for the position of APS Central Intake Specialist. This position will be assigned to the office that is nearest the incumbent's residence and will be expected to travel throughout the state of Georgia as needed.

The hours for this position will be from 10 am to 7 pm.

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Job Description:

Pay Grade: JUnder general supervision, gathers referral information from reporters via telephone interviews, written reports or face to face contacts; assesses referral information and makes a determination as to whether or not the situation meets Adult Protective Services (APS) criteria; provides intervention services if the situation does not meet APS criteria.

Role and Responsibilities:

Gathers referral information from persons making the maltreatment report via telephone interviews, written reports or face to face contacts.

Assess APS referral information and make a determination as to whether or not the situation meets APS criteria.

Provides Information and Referral Services on situations that do not meet APS criteria.

Document pertinent referral information in Harmony in a thorough, accurate and clear manner.

For reports meeting APS criteria, document as an Investigation.

For reports that do not meet APS criteria, document as an Intervention.

Clear the name of the person referred in Harmony to determine if there is an active case or history.

Note findings in Harmony.

Completes an acknowledgement letter to the reporter unless receipt of the letter is waived.“Save” the letter in the Central Intake Folder on the computer.

Core Competencies Provides information to and honors all of the State’s commitments to internal and external customers by providing helpful, courteous, accessible, responsive, and knowledgeable service.

Cooperates with others to accomplish common goals and works as a team player to achieve shared goals.

Treats others with dignity and respect, maintains a friendly demeanor and values the contributions of others.

Delivers consistently required business results and meets achievable yet aggressive goals.

Complies with quality standards and meets deadlines.

Maintains focus on agency and State goals.

Displays honesty, accountability, and a strong commitment to his or her public duty…