Caseworker B - Adult Protection

About the Role

Professional level social caseworker providing case management, referral, placement, and assessment/evaluation for Douglas County at‑risk adults as well as developmentally delayed adults that may be at risk of maltreatment.

• This position provides investigation, assessment, case management and service coordination for disabled and/or elderly adults at risk of abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
• Develops and implements case plans to address physical, mental, financial, social, and behavioral needs and promote safety while maintaining the highest level of independence possible for clients.
• Handles crisis intervention, family mediation and service/resource coordination. Provides follow‑up to ensure proper implementation of service plan.
• Screens reports received on the APS intake hotline and provides appropriate referrals for reports not meeting APS criteria.
• Maintains knowledge of available community resources and provides these to customers and clients.
• Maintains professional knowledge base around adult protection, aging issues, disability, case management and required computer skills.
• Collaborates with the Douglas County Colorado Adult Protection Team to identify community‑wide safety issues such as frauds, scams and other issues that impact the health, safety and welfare of our disabled and senior citizens. Drives a vehicle to various locations on County business, must maintain a valid driver license and an acceptable driving record.
• Inputs and maintains documentation of contacts, assessments, and service provision in the state APS data base (CAPS).
• Keeps the community up to date and educated on adult protection concerns and needs through information sharing and specific education and training.
• Provides support and assistance to community agencies, organizations and businesses dedicated to serving the community.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree with an equivalent of thirty (30) semester or forty‑five (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 (1) year of professional casework in a public or private social services agency obtained after the degree, or a Master’s degree in social work.

• Valid Colorado Driver’s License upon hire, with complying insurance.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check including fingerprinting through a national database.
• Completion of the New APS Worker Training Academy within four (4) months of hire and completion of the required thirty (30) hours of continuing education each year.

• 10½ paid holidays each year + a floating holiday.
• 9 hours of paid vacation per month.
• 8 hours of paid sick time per month.
• Medical insurance (three plan options). Life insurance 1.5 times employee salary at no cost to employee. Short‑term and long‑term disability at no cost to employee.
• Mandatory retirement – defined contribution of 8% – matched at 8%.
• Annual performance reviews with potential for an increase.
• Additional benefits: dental, vision, accident/critical illness insurance, tuition reimbursement, and employee training.
• Part‑time employees receive a pro‑rated benefits package.

Entry level