Protective Services Screener & Worker
About The Position
Springwell is seeking a Protective Services Screener & Worker to join their dynamic team. This role involves screening new reports of older adult maltreatment and/or self-neglect to determine if an investigation is warranted according to program guidelines. The position also includes assigning cases to workers, providing direction for initial response, discussing screening decisions with reporters, conducting field visits for crisis situations, completing investigations, implementing service plans, and documenting assessments of risk, capacity, and functional abilities. Collaboration with elders, their supports, other Springwell staff, and community professionals is a key aspect of this role.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited school in social work, psychology, counseling, human development, nursing, sociology, criminal justice, public health, public policy, or gerontology.
- Individuals with a Masters degree or higher must have 2 years experience with crisis intervention, elders, and/or investigations.
- Individuals with a Bachelors degree must have an additional year of experience.
Responsibilities
- Screen new reports of older adult maltreatment and/or self-neglect to determine if an investigation is warranted, according to program guidelines.
- Assign cases to workers and provide direction for initial response including required time frames.
- Discuss screening decisions with reporters as appropriate.
- Conduct field visits to respond to crisis situations, complete investigations and implement service plans.
- Document assessments of risk, capacity, and functional abilities.
- Collaborate with elders, their formal/informal supports, other Springwell staff, and community professionals.
Benefits
- 3 weeks of vacation in first year
- Birthday off
- 13 paid holidays
- 3 paid personal days
- 15 paid sick days per year (You can accumulate up to 450hrs/12weeks)
- Health & dental insurance with employer contribution
- Life and long-term disability insurance at no cost to employee
- Flexible Spending Plan
- Employee Assistance Plan
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan w/ employer contribution
- Mileage reimbursement
- Flexible Work Options available after 6 months for most positions; alternate start time between 8:00 and 9:30 a.m., 4-day work week, 4.5-day work week, telecommuting work option, remote work option
- Employee referral bonuses
- Free parking
- Commitment to promoting from within
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
