Social Worker – APS​/Elderly

Position Title:

Social Worker – Long Term Support Unit (APS/Elderly) FLSA Status:
Non-exempt (APS/Elderly)

Reports to:

Human Services Manager & Director of Human Services Pay Grade: M- N

Department:
Human Services

Position Title:

Social Worker – Long Term Support Unit (APS/Elderly) FLSA Status:
Non-exempt (APS/Elderly)

Reports to:

Human Services Manager & Director of Human Services Pay Grade: M- N

Department:
Human Services

This position description has been prepared to assist in evaluating duties, responsibilities, and skills of the position. It is not intended as a complete list of specific responsibilities and duties, nor is it intended to limit duties to those listed. And other duties as assigned.

This position primarily conducts adult protective services intakes and investigations; intake and assessments for Adult Protective Services, Elder Abuse Program, Alzheimer’s Family Caregiver Support Program; intake and assessments for individuals requesting other services;
Assists with Guardian ships and Protective Placements and annual WATTS reviews. Employee exercises independent judgment and discretion within established guidelines.

• Responsible for conducting investigations of allegations of physical, emotional, financial, and sexual abuse, as well as allegations of neglect or self-neglect of vulnerable adults, elderly, individuals with mental health concerns, and individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Prepares written and oral testimony for Adult Circuit Court for Guardian ships and Protective Placements.
• Prepares court petitions for Guardian ships, Protective Placements, annual reviews for Adult Protective Placements.
• Prepares Comprehensive Evaluations for adults under Chapter 55 of the Wisconsin Statutes.
• Prepares all other necessary court documentation and petitions necessary to assist the consumer and family, as determined necessary.
• Completes assessments for adults needing long term care.
• Completes assessments and authorizes services under all available grants, allocations and funding.
• Completes assessments and authorizes services under the APS, Elder Abuse, Alzheimer’s Family Caregiver (AFCSP) grants and allocations.
• Provides services to adults in need of protection and/or services.
• Provides services for adults and/or their families in crisis situations.
• Assesses needs and appropriately refers individuals to community agencies.
• May arrange for placement services within community-based resources such as Adult Family Homes and other placement options.
• May arrange for transportation of the consumer.
• Maintains individual consumer files, including court documents, case notes, all required case management documentation.
• Prepares consumer information for data entry into Wisconsin Incident System (WITS).
• Ensures state and federal compliance with all Long-Term support programs.
• Reviews monthly expenses/claims, prepares consumer information for data entry in the Program Participation System (PPS), and Visual Wissis.
• Authorizes services for consumers based upon assessed need within the limits of available funds, following allowable services guidelines, and following state and federal guidelines for the programs.
• Reviews and follows policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and County laws and regulations.
• Writes internal policies/procedures when appropriate for programs in the unit.
• Contacts State offices and other professionals to maintain compliance with programs.
• Develops new resources, financial and/or service delivery systems.
• Develops partnerships by working closely with law enforcement, court, family care providers, therapists, hospital staff, nursing home staff, adult family homes, family, and other various service providers and natural supports.
• Speaks to community groups regarding abuse and neglect.
• Assists with rotational on call for after hours for CH. 51 and Ch. 55’s.
• And all other duties assigned by the unit supervisor.

• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with coworkers, the general public, community resources, county and governmental officials, and others.
• Responsible…