Social Services Caseworker; Adult Protective Services

Social Services Caseworker (Adult Protective Services)

POSITION SUMMARY: The purpose of the Social Services Caseworker is to investigate claims of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of elder adults and maintain a caseload. This classification also prepares elder adult-related cases for court, participates in legal action, and helps establish legal guardianship in cases.

HOURS: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Hours may vary due to the needs of the agency outside of normal working hours)

PAY: $21.56 / hour

BENEFITS: Medical, Health Savings Account County Contribution, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for Health & Dependent Care, OPERS Retirement with Employer Contribution of 14% (Higher for Law Enforcement), Deferred Compensation Programs, Paid Vacation & Sick Time, Paid Holidays, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Discounts, Fitness Center Discounts

DUTIES:

• The Social Services Caseworker investigates claims of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of elder adults and maintains a caseload of clients who have previously been determined to require the protective assistance of the services in the agency.
• Meets procedural deadlines governing the management of social services cases set by the State of Ohio and ensures documentation is complete.
• Participates in legal action to establish legal guardianship in cases related to elder adults, including testifying in court, if necessary.
• Serves as on-call social services worker.
• These duties are illustrative only, and you may perform some or all of these duties or other job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of graduate core coursework in behavioral science, social science, early childhood development, education, or related fields.
• Completion of undergraduate major core coursework or two years’ technical training in behavioral science, social science, early childhood development, education, or related fields.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Having held this position within the last three years meets the minimum qualifications.

UNUSUAL

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This position involves regular exposure to environmental conditions (e.g., cold, excessive heat, noise, fumes, vibration, dirt) during interviews and meetings conducted outside of the office.
• The incumbent may occasionally interact with angry or hostile clients.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws, rules, and regulations governing eligibility; agency computer systems, office management, social sciences, counseling, and case plans. They will also possess skills in typing, word processing, interviewing, and reasoning ability (numerical, verbal, clerical, interpersonal, and physical).