Adult Protection Services Caseworker

Jefferson County CO•Golden, CO

31d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Adult Protection Services Caseworker performs casework for a variety of identified areas including conducting home and community visits, to assess allegations of adult abuse, neglect and exploitation for at-risk adults age eighteen and older . Duties of this position include assess ing situations for safety and risk; mak ing referrals to community and system-based services; creat ing case plans; monitor ing progress of specific cases, documenting case information; and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams and other resources for services and supports. Depending on the assigned program , additional responsibilities include : I nvestigat ing allegations of adult abuse, neglect and exploitation D etermin ing placement when necessary to ensure safety W ork ing with extended family to create safety and support plans A ttend ing court hearings, prepar ing court reports and testify ing when necessary The vision of the Division of Children, Youth, Families and Adult Protection (CYFAP) is Workers Thrive in JeffCo ; Children Thrive in Families and Adults Thrive in Communities ; and Everyone Thrives Through Equity and Inclusion. The Division is a consensus-based organization. SCHEDULE : This is initially a Monday-Friday position . New hire training must be complete d in-office followed by eligibility for Personal Choice Work Model , in which e mployees work with their supervisor to develop a model that works best for them.  An employee may choose to work from the office or from home, with some general expectations, which may include in-person tasks required by your role such as face-to-face contacts in homes and community, in-person meetings, and in-person group supervision .

Requirements

A ny 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, criminal justice, or other human behavioral sciences or medical field relevant to the APS program and/or at-risk adults.
Must not have one of the following convictions: child abuse, crime of violence or unlawful sexual behavior.
Must not have a felony conviction involving domestic violence, physical assault, battery, or drug-related offense within the past ten years.
Must not have a pattern of misdemeanor convictions within the past 10 years.
Must not have a misdemeanor offense of arson, burglary, robbery or theft.
Must not have a violation of a protection order.
Must have valid driver's license without any major violations, including driving under the influence (DUI), driving while intoxicated (DWI) and/or driving while ability impaired (DWAI) conviction(s) in the past three years .
If you are from out of state, you must obtain a valid Colorado driver's license within 30 days of hire date .

Nice To Haves

Experience in case management
Preferred - Experience in Human Services field
Strong customer service skills
Strong written and oral communication
Strong leadership, mentorship, and/or supervision skills
Independent critical thinking and analysis
Demonstrating initiative, innovation, and resiliency
Experience with Microsoft Office/Microsoft 365
Experience entering and tracking data in software programs
Strong written and verbal communication
Strong time management and prioritization skills
Ability to work well with diverse populations and different personalities

Responsibilities

Assess and investigate allegations of adult abuse and neglect.
Gather background and collateral information.
Make referrals to community or system-based services.
Prepare court reports , provide court testimony and attend hearings.
Create case plans .
C onduct community and home visits with adults to assess for safety and well-being .
Communicate with community agencies and attorneys for reports and consultation.
Document all case information and progress in the State C olorado A dult P rotective S ervices (CAPS) system .
Establish goals and deadlines to meet goals.
Collaborate with various community partners, resources and agencies to meet all state requirements for adult protection outcomes.
Work with multi-disciplinary teams, supervision and meetings to ensure the best action is taken.
May participate in agency, community and State workgroups and committees .
Duties and responsibilities may expand with employee growth and agency needs.