Adult Protective Services Social Worker

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The Adult Social Services Specialist is responsible for performing protective services for elderly and vulnerable Osage adults. Incumbents are responsible for investigating and evaluating allegations of abuse, neglect or exploitation; performing protective interventions; recommending protective program placements; and providing casework services to elderly and vulnerable Osage adults.

Bachelor’s Degree required in Social Work or related field and two years of social work experience working with the elderly and vulnerable adults

Must be able to effectively assess, diagnose and apply intervention techniques when dealing with elderly and family related problems

Requires ability to apply professional social work methods to various situations

Must be able to analyze a variety of situations, using sound and logical reasoning, and exercise the proper authority when appropriate

Must have knowledge of human behavior and group dynamics

Must be able to communicate effectively with individuals and function calmly in situations which require a high degree of sensitivity, tact and diplomacy

Requires a high level of personal integrity and ethics

Requires a high level of problem solving skills

Requires willingness and ability to learn new skills, including travel to conferences and training sessions

Requires ability to use Microsoft Office Suite programs

Requires good interpersonal communication and team work skills

Must be able to pass a criminal background check

Must be able to pass drug/alcohol testing

Must never have been convicted or plead guilty to a crime of domestic violence, child abuse, elder abuse, sexual offense or a crime of violence (felony)
Must have no involvement with any child or social service protection agency as a client

Must have no alcohol or drug abuse charges or domestic violence charges within the past five (5) years (mandatory)
Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record – may be required to drive GSA or tribal vehicles

Duties & Responsibilities Investigates abuse, neglect and exploitation for clients by responding to referrals, interviewing clients and collateral contacts, analyzing collected information to determine if criminal actions have occurred, preparing investigative reports and submitting recommendations to Supervisor Develops service plans and safety plans by assessing client needs and initiating services to maintain client independence and self-sufficiency

Will be required to provide testimony in tribal and state courts

On-call 24 hours a day, 365 days per year for child welfare related emergencies. Must be accessible by phone or email at all times

When appropriate or upon request, assists clients by arranging placement in safe and desired settings such as local community resource agencies, board and care agencies or hotels

Initiates and coordinates in-home care services, such as medical, mental health and nursing services in order to provide basic needs and protection for clients as appropriate

Communicates and collaborates with sworn officers and representatives of law enforcement agencies, including tribal police, local and state police, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation Maintains accurate and complete records and documentation; and be able to keep all case and departmental information confidential

Provides community education and awareness on the prevention of adult abuse and neglect

Provides back-up social work services to the social worker responsible for IIM Supervised accounts and case management

All other duties as assigned by Social Work Supervisor and Director.