Protective Services Caseworker
About The Position
Early career and experienced human services professionals are encouraged to consider an exceptional career opportunity. A full-time Protective Services Caseworker position is now available with Liberty Healthcare and the Pennsylvania Adult Protective Services Program. As a Protective Services Caseworker you will actively contribute to the program’s mission which is to detect, prevent, reduce and eliminate abuse, neglect, exploitation, and abandonment of adults who are living with disabilities. Your daily work will involve Traveling throughout the region Conducting investigations in residences Interviewing individuals and gathering information Identifying, mitigating, and eliminating areas of risk to the individual Documenting findings and writing reports Developing service plans, coordinating services, and managing cases to closure This is a field-based role that comes with a high degree of autonomy, some flexibility in your work schedule, and occasional work into the evening. You can expect $50,000 per year (paid $24.05 per hour) Opportunities to supplement income through overtime 30 days of paid time off annually for holidays, vacation, sick and personal leave Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance Mileage reimbursement for approved work-related travel A detailed overview of benefits is available at https://www.libertyhealthcare.com/upload/138.pdf As a new hire, you will receive formal adult protective services training and over time you will gain outstanding resume building experience. Dedicated top performers can look forward to opportunities for advancement and consideration of promotion into leadership roles.
Requirements
- Must be able to navigate emotionally challenging situations while exercising compassion and resilience.
- Must have your own insured vehicle.
Nice To Haves
- A bachelor’s degree in social work, criminal justice or a human service field is preferred but not required if you have experience in one of these areas:
- Service Coordinator, Supports Coordinator, Program Specialist or Case Manger roles
- Child, Family and Youth Services or Older Adult Protective Services
- Behavioral / mental health or developmental disabilities services
- Law enforcement (e.g. police, parole, and probation)
- Field-based healthcare or human services roles
Responsibilities
- Traveling throughout the region
- Conducting investigations in residences
- Interviewing individuals and gathering information
- Identifying, mitigating, and eliminating areas of risk to the individual
- Documenting findings and writing reports
- Developing service plans, coordinating services, and managing cases to closure
Benefits
- 30 days of paid time off annually for holidays, vacation, sick and personal leave
- Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement for approved work-related travel
- Formal adult protective services training
- Opportunities for advancement and consideration of promotion into leadership roles
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
