Adult Protective Services Caseworker

Department of Health and Human Services•Portland, OR

1d•$26 - $35•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Adult Protective Caseworker, you will: Perform professional social work for incapacitated and dependent adults, including Adult Protective Services Intake, Investigation, and Public Guardianship and/or conservatorship duties. Investigate allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of incapacitated and dependent adults, Identify and arrange for support services, and petition for public guardianship and conservatorship as appropriate. Communicate with individuals reporting to APS to determine whether APS has authority to become involved and document all relevant information electronically. Act as the Public guardian representative for adults under guardianship/conservatorship. This includes medical, psychiatric, placement, and financial decision-making, and involves regular face to face contact with adults under guardianship/conservatorship and their caregivers, medical professionals, and family members. Your workload will include: Performing the APS investigations process in a timely manner, which includes interviewing clients, alleged perpetrators, and collateral contacts and requesting and reviewing records as necessary. Documenting all investigation and guardian representative activities in the form of case notes. Advocating for and coordinating provision of services. Visiting individuals regularly for ongoing assessment of needs and safety. Maintaining accurate case records of activities; writing summaries, reports, letters, and memos. Exercising discretion in decision making in carrying out investigation and guardian representative activities. Acting as Representative Payee/Conservator for individuals. Serving as Public Guardian agent, making decisions to promote individual self-determination consistent with the best interests, health and well-being of public wards.

Requirements

A Bachelors Degree from an accredited educational institution in Social Work/Social Welfare; OR a Bachelors Degree in a related social service/social welfare/social work area which includes at least 12 courses in behavioral science, social science, or social work; AND must have or be eligible for conditional or full licensure as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) as determined by the Maine State Board of Social Worker Licensure.
Please submit a copy of your transcripts with your application materials.
Applicants must have or be eligible for conditional or full licensure at the Licensed Social Worker (LSW) level as issued by the Maine State Board of Social Worker Licensure.
An LSW requires an earned BA/BS in social work/social welfare. An LSW-Conditional requires an earned BA/BS in a field related to social work/social welfare.
Possession of a valid Class C Maine Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

Nice To Haves

The background of well-qualified candidates will include at least 1 year of experience working with incapacitated and dependent adults. Please describe that experience in your cover letter.

Responsibilities

Perform professional social work for incapacitated and dependent adults, including Adult Protective Services Intake, Investigation, and Public Guardianship and/or conservatorship duties.
Investigate allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of incapacitated and dependent adults
Identify and arrange for support services, and petition for public guardianship and conservatorship as appropriate.
Communicate with individuals reporting to APS to determine whether APS has authority to become involved and document all relevant information electronically.
Act as the Public guardian representative for adults under guardianship/conservatorship. This includes medical, psychiatric, placement, and financial decision-making, and involves regular face to face contact with adults under guardianship/conservatorship and their caregivers, medical professionals, and family members.
Performing the APS investigations process in a timely manner, which includes interviewing clients, alleged perpetrators, and collateral contacts and requesting and reviewing records as necessary.
Documenting all investigation and guardian representative activities in the form of case notes.
Advocating for and coordinating provision of services.
Visiting individuals regularly for ongoing assessment of needs and safety.
Maintaining accurate case records of activities; writing summaries, reports, letters, and memos.
Exercising discretion in decision making in carrying out investigation and guardian representative activities.
Acting as Representative Payee/Conservator for individuals.
Serving as Public Guardian agent, making decisions to promote individual self-determination consistent with the best interests, health and well-being of public wards.

Benefits

Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave , and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($12,845.82 - $15,112.76 annual value), depending on salary.
Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%.
Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($395.72 annual value).
Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave . Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act .
State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package , covering many aspects of wellness.

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