Adult Protective Services - Social Worker
About The Position
The Wake County Health and Human Services' Senior and Adult Services offers a variety of home- and community-based programs and services to seniors, adults with disabilities and their families. Our goal is to maximize self-sufficiency, safety, health and independence so that seniors and adults can remain safely in the community for as long as possible and to maintain the highest quality of life for those who reside in adult and family care homes in Wake County. Senior & Adult Services program area provides placement services, case management services for people receiving Special Assistance/In-Home funds, monitoring of adult care homes and day care programs, and protective services to disabled adults who are alleged to be abused/neglected/ exploited and in need of protection. Services are also provided to consumers who have been legally adjudicated incompetent and who have no one else to assume decision-making responsibility. We are currently seeking an Adult Protective Services Senior Practitioner to join this team. The Adult Protective Services (APS) Social Worker's main duties include evaluating allegations of abuse, neglect and/or exploitation of disabled adults age 18 and above or emancipated at age 16 and determining criteria eligibility for Adult Protective Services intervention during screening and referral intake. Additionally, the APS Social Worker prevents further mistreatment of the disabled adult via implementation of a protective plan.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field
- Two years of job-related experience
- Valid Driver's License and "safe" driving record
- Equivalent education and experience are accepted
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in Social Sciences and at least 1 year of field experience working with elderly and/or adults with IDD, mental illness and substance abuse
- BS Degree in Social Sciences and three (3) years’ experience working with elderly and/or adults with IDD, mental illness and/or substance abuse
Responsibilities
- Providing Case Management of APS clients
- Making referrals as appropriate to community resources
- Creating service plans for adult receiving APS services
- Covering Adult Protective Services Intake and Referral as needed
- Completing intake reports when received
- Completing all required and recommended training
- Completing all state, county and court documentation in a quality driven and timely manner
- Working with the County Attorney's office to file legal orders as needed and as appropriate
- Testifying in court when APS has filed a motion for a legal order
- Providing After Hours Intake coverage on a rotational basis with the 10 other Social Workers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
