Protective Services Worker--Pittsfield--Signing Bonus

Lifepath • Pittsfield, MA

111d • $24 • Hybrid

About The Position

An exciting full-time opportunity to join a dynamic team dedicated to elder protective services. The position is located in our Pittsfield office and services Berkshire County. Join LifePath and enjoy a $1500 signing bonus in addition to an excellent benefits package! The Protective Services Worker conducts thorough assessments of reports of elder abuse, neglect, financial exploitation and self-neglect. This involves consumer home visits throughout Berkshire County on a daily basis. The PSW provides services and/or referrals to help mitigate risks. The successful candidate will be competent in forming positive partnerships with local agencies and affiliated professionals involved with providing protective services and supports. Successful applicants will have outstanding crisis intervention skills, be detail oriented, and have excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in social work, human services, criminal justice, public health, gerontology or related field or advanced studies.
• Equivalent experience conducting home visits, and crisis intervention experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish positive relations.
• Documentation & record-keeping accuracy.
• Computer proficiency.
• Time management.
• Clinical skills.
• Compliance/regulations experience.

Responsibilities

• Receive reports of abuse, neglect, self neglect, financial exploitation and self neglect of elders - age 60 and over.
• Conduct in-depth investigations to determine whether abuse, neglect, self neglect, or financial exploitation has occurred.
• Daily in-person visits to consumers' homes.
• Respond to emergency situations providing crisis intervention as appropriate.
• Develop and implement service plan with participation and approval of elder.
• With supervisory input, determine need for court petition for a Protective Order or Guardianship/Conservatorship/Rep. Payee.
• Initiate and participate in case conferences with service providers and/or family members as appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with LifePath staff, service providers, and other professionals.
• Report situations involving serious abuse, exploitation, or death to the DA's office.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in client’s file.
• Participate in on-call Emergency Beeper Coverage.
• Educate the community on what constitutes abuse, neglect and financial exploitation, how to make a Protective Services Report and what the Protective Services Program can and cannot do.
• Establish linkages with other professionals involved in Protective Service cases including: police, Probate Court, DA's office, hospital social work departments and discharge planners, Emergency Services, etc.

Benefits

• $1500 signing bonus payable in two equal installments at 60 days and 9 months of employment.
• Opportunity to earn additional compensation by serving on the on-call team after six months of service.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Health, Dental, Vision insurance.
• Company-paid Life Insurance.
• Short-term disability.
• HRA.
• 401K retirement plan.
• Flex scheduling/hybrid work options.
• Generous paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Personal and Laundry Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree