Adult Protective Services Case Manager

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Job Title:

Adult Protective Services Case Manager 2

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 Adult Protective Services Case Manager 2 . This position is located in Calhoun, Gordon County Georgia and will primarily cover the additional counties of Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Murray, Walker, & Whitfield.

The office location is in Gordon County. Staff will report there daily through training, then at least twice a month thereafter. Join Our Team!

Roles and Responsibilities:

· Performs initial investigations of protective service reports for cases meeting Adult Protective Services (APS) criteria and determines appropriateness of intervention within a standard of promptness.
· Evaluates the level of risk to clients and takes appropriate action to ensure safety.
· Provides follow-up, consultations and other applicable resources to stabilize situation to prevent further recurrence of Abuse/Neglect/Exploitation.
· Initiates the legal process for guardianship as a last resort for the protection of incapacitated adults.
· Maintains required documentation and completes reports within standards of promptness.
· Maintains knowledge of current policies, laws, trends and developments in the field by attending training sessions and meetings.
· Performs other professional responsibilities as assigned.

Core Competencies:

· Provides services and 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 within and across departments to achieve shared goals.
· Treating others with dignity and respect, maintains a friendly demeanor and values the contributions of others.
· Delivers consistently required business results and meet 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 and presents oneself as a credible representative of the agency and State to maintain the public trust.
· Demonstrates ability to make sound judgments and develops effective, viable solutions to drive the effectiveness of the Department and State.
· Has excellent oral,…