Adult Protective Services Case Manager ; APS Investigator - Lead Worker

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Adult Protective Services Case Manager 3 (APS Investigator
- Lead Worker)

Department of Human Services

JR

Day (United States of America)

$48, 138.06

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.

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.

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 (APS Investigator-Lead Worker). This position is located in Columbus, Muskogee County and will serve the additional counties of Schley, Marion, Chattahoochee, Stewart, Quitman, Randolph, Clay, Webster, Sumter, and Macon. Daily travel will be required where needed.

Pay Grade: K

Performs initial investigations of protective service reports for cases meeting APS criteria and determines appropriateness of interventions 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.

In addition to the duties above, the APS Investigator
- Lead Worker will also be responsible for the following:

• Provides consultation on cases and assists staff in resolving problems encountered in work assignments and provides needed assistance with decision making and policy questions/clarifications.
• Performs a minimum of three peer reviews each quarter for quality assurance and provides input into the training needs for the Region based on review findings.
• Ensures that necessary job-related instruction is provided to staff, including additional mentoring as needed.
• Participates in interview process for vacant positions as needed.
• Monitors workers’ adherence to established office policies and practices.
• Informs District Manager immediately of problem cases or any situation that may require a higher level of attention.
• Provides on-the-job training to staff and serves as a mentor to fellow workers.

• Delegates and/or assigns and prioritizes work in keeping with employee skill levels, workloads, and coverage areas.
• Approves leave for other workers, in consultation with District Manager.
• Communicates organization’s goals and objectives to staff.
• Monitors progress and productivity of assigned staff.
• Evaluates programs, procedures, and processes on an interim basis, as designated by the supervisor.
• Addresses or resolves problems between clients and staff.

• Makes presentations upon request on Adult Protective Services to…