Adult Protection Services Caseworker

Jefferson County • Eschen, IA

3d • 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 assessing situations for safety and risk; making referrals to community and system-based services; creating case plans; monitoring 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: Investigating allegations of adult abuse, neglect and exploitation Determining placement when necessary to ensure safety Working with extended family to create safety and support plans Attending court hearings, preparing court reports and testifying 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 completed in-office followed by eligibility for Personal Choice Work Model, in which employees 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. COMPENSATION: Hiring Range: $64,693.09 – $68,338.80 USD Annual Salary will be determined based on education, licensure, and experience; Relatable Master's and Licenses will receive additional salary in addition to base salary. Candidates with applicable second language skills are eligible for additional compensation based on tested language proficiency. Details may be discussed during the interview process. BENEFITS: Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays, including a starting bank of 40 hours of PTO for new hires, retirement matching, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement and more. For more information, click here for our Total Rewards summary. Another benefit is CYFAP’s Personal Choice Work Model as defined in “Schedule” section above.

Requirements

• Any 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.

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.
• Conduct 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 Colorado Adult Protective Services (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.

Benefits

• dental, medical, and vision insurance
• paid time off and holidays, including a starting bank of 40 hours of PTO for new hires
• retirement matching
• wellness programs
• tuition reimbursement
• CYFAP’s Personal Choice Work Model

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level