Adult Protection Worker - Western Region
About The Position
The Department of Seniors and Long Term Care offers opportunities to grow and advance in a dynamic sector that touches the lives of all Nova Scotians. Along with our partners, including the Nova Scotia Health Authority and the IWK Health Centre, we’re committed to continually improving our health care system. With a focus on collaborative primary health care, continuing care, improved supports for mental health and addictions, digital health, capital infrastructure, and more, the department is thinking differently about how to plan, fund, legislate and monitor to improve access and service delivery. To do this, we need leaders at all levels of the organization who embrace a challenge and believe in their ability to make a difference. The Continuing Care Division (CCB) is nested under the Department of Seniors and Long Term Care (DSLTC) and has been designated as a government mandated priority. Designated by the Minister of Seniors and Long Term Care, our Adult Protection Workers strive to ensure the safety of clients aged 16 and older who are allegedly abused or neglected as defined by the Adult Protection Act. You will achieve this through the investigation and assessment of clients referred, as well as by working closely with other departments, stakeholders, care coordinators, health professionals and other community agencies.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Social Work and four (4) years of related experience, or a Master of Social Work plus two (2) years of related experience.
- Registered (or eligible for registration) with the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers.
- Assessment skills.
- Communication skills.
- Interviewing skills.
- Negotiation skills.
- Problem solving skills.
- Critical thinking skills.
- Time management skills.
- Experience/knowledge in counselling techniques for crisis and life-threatening situations.
- Excellent computer skills for Microsoft Suite including Word and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work independently and cooperatively with others.
- Demonstrate an ability to make sound decisions.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with the Adult Protection Act.
- Previous experience working in Child Protection.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the safety of clients through the investigation and assessment of clients referred, as well as by working closely with other departments, stakeholders, care coordinators, health professionals and other community agencies.
- Investigate, assess and refer clients for services in accordance with the Adult Protection Act.
- Create care plans to address client's protection needs which may include court intervention.
- Complete Adult Protection Risk and Capacity Assessments to determine an adult's risk level and if the client has the mental and/or physical ability to protect themselves from the alleged abuse/neglect.
- Provide case management related to the client's protective needs; monitor care plans to ensure the protective needs of the client are mitigated.
- Maintain detailed case management records electronically.
- Initiate court applications in accordance with the Adult Protection Act, submit evidence to the courts through affidavits and testifying in court (as required).
Benefits
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- Health
- Dental
- Life Insurance
- General illness
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Vacation
- Employee and Family Assistance Programs
- Career development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
- Engaging workplace: our employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
- Countless career paths
- A Dynamic, client-focused office environment where service excellence and teamwork are our focus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
