Adult Protective Services Caseworker Job at STEP Inc
Lycoming-Clinton Counties Commission for Community Action (STEP), Inc. has been serving the community for over 55 years. As part of the Community Action Network, STEP has a long history of providing programs to support needs identified through its Community Assessment. Being a part of STEP, makes you part of something much bigger - people helping people and building stronger communities! Are you desiring to make a positive impact on peoples’ lives?
Summary Description
This position investigates reports of abuse, neglect, abandonment, and exploitation received under the Older Adults Protective Services Act (OAPSA). The Protective Services Caseworker completes investigations, develops care plans, and arranges services to eliminate imminent risk to senior citizens. The end result is to resolve the problems causing the need for Protective Services in the least restrictive manner to the Older Adult.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field, and two years of experience in public or private social work that involves comprehensive and/or psychosocial assessments, or a licensed Registered Nurse with two years of experience, preferably involving home health services, or in a program performing comprehensive functional and/or psychosocial assessments; and,
- One year of experience as an entry-level Caseworker I within an Area Agency on Aging Services Program is preferred.
Requirements
- One year of experience with both operating personal computer hardware within a networked environment and Microsoft Office products including Word, Access, and Excel;
- Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Clearance, National Sex Offender Registry check current within 90 days of employment, and Motor Vehicle Record check; and the ability to be bonded;
- Valid driver’s license and an insured vehicle available daily or other arrangements for transportation to fulfill job duties; and,
- Clear speaking voice and the mental and physical ability to perform essential job functions without any health restrictions, including the ability to sit, stand, climb stairs, and safely lift and carry twenty pounds unassisted, have unrestricted use of the upper body, and corrected or uncorrected hearing and vision within normal ranges and the ability to access handicapped-inaccessible residences.
Full Job Descrition can be viewed at https://www.stepcorp.org/careers-service/
STEP Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $24.66 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Work Location: One location
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