Adult Protective Services Case Manager 2

Human Services, Department of • Calhoun, GA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is a dynamic state agency responsible for delivering a wide range of services to Georgia's most vulnerable populations. Our mission is to strengthen Georgia by providing individuals and families access to services that promote self-sufficiency, independence, and protect Georgia's vulnerable children and adults. Start your career in public service. The DHS’ Division of Aging Services (DAS) is seeking candidates to fill the position of Adult Protective Services Case Manager 2 (APS CM 2). This position is located in Whitfield County and will cover the following additional counties of; Catoosa, Dade, Murray, and Walker. The selected candidate will report to the Gordon County location daily during training and at least twice per month thereafter.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; OR One (1) year of experience at lower-level Adult Protective Services CM 1 (SSP170); or position equivalent.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and consistent access to a vehicle for required work-related activities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with a specific issue facing client populations such as family violence, crisis intervention, substance abuse, services to the elderly or disabled.
• Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services program.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial investigations of protective service reports for cases meeting Adult Protective Services (APS) criteria and determines appropriateness of intervention within a standard of promptness.
• Evaluates the level of risk to clients and takes appropriate action to ensure safety.
• Provides follow-up, consultations and other applicable resources to stabilize situation to prevent further recurrence of Abuse/Neglect/Exploitation.
• Initiates the legal process for guardianship as a last resort for the protection of incapacitated adults.
• Maintains required documentation and completes reports within standards of promptness.
• Maintains knowledge of current policies, laws, trends and developments in the field by attending training sessions and meetings.
• Performs other professional responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• employee retirement plan: 401(k) plan and 457 plan
• 13 paid holidays
• vacation & sick leave
• medical, dental, vision
• long/short-term care
• life insurance
• employee discount programs
• telework opportunities depending upon the position(s)

What This Job Offers

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