Adult Protective Services Case Worker I (Grundy County)

Description

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet offers 43 paid days off per year, excellent medical benefits, and an employer-sponsored 403b plan that requires no contribution from employee. We prioritize your well-being and financial security.

Do you want to use your skills and talents to make a lasting difference in the world? At Catholic Charities Diocese, of Joliet we are mission-driven, focused on positive results for people and believe that people should be treated with dignity and respect.

If you feel the same way, we encourage you to join us in making a difference! Discover an extraordinary career opportunity that combines competitive pay with outstanding benefits.

General Requirements

1. Provide casework and follow-up services to substantiated victims and vulnerable adults to ensure long-term support and intervention to prevent further abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation of the victim.
2. Other duties as assigned within the guidelines of this position.

Essential Functions

1. Receive and document reports of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of older adults and persons with disabilities.
2. Conduct a case conference with the identified protective services supervisor when developing the care plan, at case closure and at any other time deemed necessary by supervisor.
3. Provide follow-up services as appropriate to client needs at a minimum of one face-to-face contacts and two phone contacts every three months for a period of up to twelve months following intervention.
4. Document all activities on required forms adhering to time frames and policies of the APS program.
5. Make referrals for appropriate follow-up services, such as case management, ombudsman or other community based services.
6. Ability to relate well to older individuals and persons with disabilities respecting their privacy, dignity and right to self-determination.
7. Must display strong and independent problem-solving skills.
8. Ability to prioritize and respond to client needs in accordance to specified time frames.
9. Ability to work effectively with co-workers and other community agencies.
10. Attend staff meetings, in-services, conferences and workshops as approved or recommended by supervisor.

Great Employer Provided Benefits

• Time-off: 14 Holidays - 15 Vacation days - 5 Paid Leave days and 9 Sick days
• Medical/Dental/Vision Health Insurances
• Flexible Spending Account
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (employee paid optional)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• 403B Retirement Plan with employer contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Requirements

1. Associates Degree required with a minimum of 4 years experience. Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in social services, social work, health care administration, gerontology, disability studies, criminal justice or public administration is strongly preferred. Also acceptable are a registered nurse license, BSN, or LPN license with one year experience OR four years’ experience with law enforcement or criminal investigation. All degrees must be from a regionally accredited educational institution which has U.S. Department of Education approval.
2. One (1) year of experience in health or human service is strongly preferred
3. Ability to relate well to persons with disabilities and older individuals respecting their privacy, dignity, and right to self-determination.
4. Demonstrated ability to work with others and take direction in a dynamic, fast-paced, and diverse environment.
5. Demonstrated ability to prioritize a number of requests for services assuring that all requests are responded to in a timely manner.
6. Strong verbal and written communications skills.
7. Passage of complete background clearance, and any other required testing or clearances.
8. A valid driver’s license, reliable means of transportation and proof of liability insurance is required.