Adult Protective Services Worker

Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership•Idaho Falls, ID

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

EICAP is seeking an experienced and compassionate Adult Protective Services Worker to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for investigating reports of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable adults, and implementing supportive and/or emergency services necessary to reduce or eliminate the risk of harm. This role serves older adults (age 60+) and individuals with disabilities across the six-county Planning and Service Area (PSA): Bannock, Bear Lake, Bingham, Caribou, Franklin, and Power counties. The position is based in the Pocatello service area rather than EICAP's Idaho Falls main office, with regular in-person investigative work conducted throughout the communities served. To succeed in this role, you must be a team player who can conduct yourself in a professional and cooperative manner with clients, co-workers, and other agencies or organizations. You must also adhere to federal and state rules, regulations, and the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics, and participate in required professional development and training activities.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Associate's degree in a human services field or law enforcement
At least 2 years of experience working with vulnerable adults
Must be able to pass an Intellicorp SSN Verification and Criminal History Search, and Motor Vehicle Records Check
Must pass pre-employment drug testing

Nice To Haves

Currently working towards your degree (may be considered with approval from the Idaho Commission on Aging)

Responsibilities

Investigating reports of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable adults
Implementing supportive and/or emergency services necessary to reduce or eliminate the risk of harm
Conducting yourself in a professional and cooperative manner with clients, co-workers, and other agencies or organizations
Adhering to federal and state rules, regulations, and the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics
Participating in required professional development and training activities

Benefits

Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits package
Supportive work environment that encourages professional growth and development
403(b) Retirement Plan with 6% employer match
Health Insurance (multiple plan options; EICAP pays the majority of your premium and 60% of dependent premiums)
Employer-funded Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
Dental & Vision Insurance (60% of employee and dependent premiums covered)
100% employer-paid life insurance, with optional supplemental coverage
Employer-paid telehealth and virtual mental health services
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA & Dependent Care FSA)
Optional employee-paid benefits (legal assistance, identity protection, pet benefits, and more)
Paid holidays, sick leave and vacation