Adult Protective Services Specialist

City of Winchester • Winchester, VA

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About The Position

The Adult Protective Services Specialist with the Winchester Department of Social Services works in the community with adults over 60 and adults over 18 who are incapacitated, helping ensure they can live free of abuse, neglect, and exploitation. The role involves assessing safety and risk, coordinating care and services, supporting self-sufficiency, and documenting work in accordance with state and local policy. The position includes home visits and may require preparing court materials and testifying in court.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a human services field, or a bachelor's degree in any field plus two years of related experience in social work.
• Within 90 days of employment, have a driving commute within a one-hour timeframe of the City of Winchester limits.

Responsibilities

• Assess adult safety and risk by completing investigations.
• Develop plans that provide an appropriate level of care and maximize self-sufficiency.
• Schedule and attend home visits to ensure the safety of vulnerable adults.
• Assess service needs, coordinate referrals, and encourage participation in services to foster independence and support caregivers.
• Prepare court reports and affidavits, and testify in court.
• Complete required documentation in a timely manner in accordance with state and local policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time