About the position
New and recent grads are encouraged to begin their career as a full-time Investigator / Caseworker with Liberty Healthcare and the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Adult Protective Services Program. This mission of this program is to investigate reports of need, and if substantiated, mitigate or eliminate imminent risk of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or abandonment for adults who are living with disabilities. Your day-to-day work will involve traveling throughout the region, conducting investigations in residences, determining if reports are substantiated, documenting findings, developing plans, and managing active cases. Starting pay is approximately $46,000 per year, which is paid $22.12 per hour. Opportunities are also occasionally available to earn additional income by working optional overtime and taking on additional cases. You will also be eligible for biannual performance bonuses of $750. This position will require you to travel primarily in Allegheny County, and if necessary into the immediately surrounding counties. You must have your own vehicle. Work-related mileage and toll expenses are reimbursed. This is challenging work that comes with a high degree of autonomy. You can expect a flexible work schedule which will include occasional evening hours. You will earn 30 days of paid time off annually which you may use for holidays, vacation, personal time, and sick leave. Other benefits are also offered. Adult Protective Services training and Investigator certification is provided to new hires.
Responsibilities
- Investigate reports of need for adults living with disabilities.
- Mitigate or eliminate imminent risk of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or abandonment.
- Conduct investigations in residences and determine if reports are substantiated.
- Document findings and develop plans for managing active cases.
- Travel throughout the region, primarily in Allegheny County.
Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree is preferred, however relevant experience will be considered as a substitute for a college degree.
- Relevant experience in behavioral health, mental health, or intellectual and developmental disabilities services.
- Experience in field-based healthcare or human services.
- Experience as a Service Coordinator, Supports Coordinator, or Program Specialist.
- Experience in Child, Family and Youth Services case management (County CYF).
- Experience in law enforcement or case management or other protective services.
- Residency in Allegheny County, PA.
Nice-to-haves
- Knowledge of Social Assistance Management Systems (SAMS).
- Knowledge of Home and Community Service Information Systems (HCSIS).
- Spanish speaking skills.
Benefits
- Starting pay of approximately $46,000 per year ($22.12 per hour).
- Opportunities for additional income through optional overtime.
- Biannual performance bonuses of $750.
- 30 days of paid time off annually for holidays, vacation, personal time, and sick leave.
- Reimbursement for work-related mileage and toll expenses.
- Adult Protective Services training and Investigator certification provided.
