Adult Protective Services Social Worker

OSAGE NATION•Pawhuska, OK

About The Position

The Adult Social Services Specialist provides protective services and casework to elderly and vulnerable Osage adults. The role investigates and evaluates allegations of abuse, neglect, or exploitation; carries out protective interventions; recommends protective program placements; and helps clients maintain safety, independence, and self-sufficiency. The position is regular, full-time, and located in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. Salary is undisclosed. The employee must be available on call 24 hours a day, 365 days per year, for child welfare-related emergencies and remain accessible by phone or email.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field.
Two years of social work experience working with elderly and vulnerable adults.
Ability to effectively assess, diagnose, and apply intervention techniques when addressing problems involving elderly adults and their families.
Ability to apply professional social work methods to varied situations.
Ability to analyze situations using sound, logical reasoning and exercise appropriate authority when necessary.
Knowledge of human behavior and group dynamics.
Ability to communicate effectively and remain calm in sensitive situations requiring tact and diplomacy.
High level of personal integrity and ethics.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Willingness and ability to learn new skills, including through travel to conferences and training sessions.
Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite programs.
Good interpersonal communication and teamwork skills.
Must pass a criminal background check and drug/alcohol testing.
Must never have been convicted of or pleaded guilty to domestic violence, child abuse, elder abuse, a sexual offense, or a felony crime of violence.
Must have no involvement with a child or social service protection agency as a client.
Must have no alcohol or drug abuse charges or domestic violence charges within the past five years.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record; may be required to drive GSA or tribal vehicles.
Must be available on call for child welfare-related emergencies 24 hours a day, 365 days per year, and accessible by phone or email.

Responsibilities

Investigate allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation by responding to referrals, interviewing clients and collateral contacts, analyzing information to determine whether criminal actions occurred, preparing investigative reports, and submitting recommendations to the Supervisor.
Develop service and safety plans by assessing client needs and initiating services that support client independence and self-sufficiency.
Provide testimony in tribal and state courts.
Remain on call 24 hours a day, 365 days per year, for child welfare-related emergencies, and be accessible by phone or email at all times.
When appropriate or requested, arrange placement in safe and desired settings, such as local community resource agencies, board and care agencies, or hotels.
Initiate and coordinate appropriate in-home care services, including medical, mental health, and nursing services, to meet clients’ basic needs and provide protection.
Communicate and collaborate with sworn officers and representatives of tribal, local, and state law enforcement agencies, as well as the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Maintain accurate and complete records and documentation while keeping case and departmental information confidential.
Provide community education and awareness about prevention of adult abuse and neglect.
Provide back-up social work services to the social worker responsible for IIM Supervised accounts and case management.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Social Work Supervisor and Director.