Case Services Aide - Adult Protective Services - Part - Time - DHS

Mesa County Health Department • Grand Junction, CO

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About The Position

Mesa County Department of Human Services is a forward-thinking agency that has over 300 employees serving the needs of nearly 40,000 residents. From the Colorado National Monument to the thriving agricultural lands and city centers, Mesa County contains a diverse, natural landscape that provides many outdoor activities and adventures. As individuals and an organization, we value and respect humanity, honesty, balance, inclusion and teamwork. We provide a level of flexibility for staff to be able to accommodate their lives outside of the office environment. We value family and the relationships that make our lives rewarding. The Mission of the Mesa County Department of Human Services is to help individuals and families achieve safety, stabilization and opportunity for meaningful employment. Our Values: Mesa County Department of Human Services values represent our behavioral anchors for how we conduct ourselves. Simply stated, we value Humanity, Balance, Honesty, Inclusion and Teamwork.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and six months of full time public contact in human services or a related field.
• Substitution for public contact is successful completion of a certificate program relevant to human services, and/or at least six semester or nine quarter hours in a human behavioral sciences or health care field.
• Experience working with adults is preferred.
• Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job.

Responsibilities

• Communicates effectively with multiple teams within DHS, community agencies, clients, and families.
• Provides case aide services to elderly and disabled adults who are at risk of abuse, neglect or exploitation.
• Provides administrative support for the Social Case Workers in Adult Protection Services.
• May offer and refer services for elderly and disabled adults at least 18 years of age who are at risk from current or possible abuse, sexual abuse, exploitation, and/or neglect by self or others.
• Provides education to the community to increase awareness regarding abuse of the elderly and disabled in Mesa County.
• Provides administrative duties and support to Case Workers.
• Investigates alternative funding/grants from other agencies that apply to the elderly and disabled population when all other resources have been exhausted.
• Takes calls regarding mistreatment of at-risk adults and enters the reports into the appropriate database.
• Searches various databases to gather additional client information to enhance the screening process.
• Coordinator for special projects as needed.
• Oral and written communication must be clear and effective.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement
• Paid Sick and Vacation Leave
• Life insurance
• Long term disability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees