Caseworker B - Adult Protection

This is a professional level social caseworker position providing case management, referral, placement, and assessment/evaluation for Douglas County at-risk adults as well as developmentally delayed adults that may be at risk of maltreatment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (The following examples are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive.) 

• This position provides investigation, assessment, case management and service coordination for disabled and /or elderly adults at risk of abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
• Develops and implements case plans to address physical, mental, financial, social, and behavioral needs and promote safety while maintaining the highest level of independence possible for clients.
• Handles crisis intervention, family mediation and service/resource coordination.  Provides follow-up to ensure proper implementation of service plan.
• Screens reports received on the APS intake hotline and provides appropriate referrals for reports not meeting APS criteria.
• Maintains knowledge of available community resources and provides these to customers and clients. 
• Maintains professional knowledge base around adult protection, aging issues, disability, case management and required computer skills.
• Collaborates with the Douglas County Colorado Adult Protection Team to identify community wide safety issues such as frauds, scams and other issues that impact the health safety and welfare of our disabled and senior citizens. Drives a vehicle to various locations on County business, must maintain a valid driver license and an acceptable driving record.
• Inputs and maintains documentation of contacts, assessments, and service provision in the state APS data base (CAPS).
• Keeps the community up to date and educated on adult protection concerns and needs through information sharing and specific education and training. Provides support and assistance to community agencies, organizations and businesses dedicated to serving the community.  
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:  

• The Professional Entry Level position shall require a Bachelor’s degree with an equivalent of thirty(30) semester or forty-five(45) quarter hours in human behavioral sciences or health care related courses such as, social work, sociology, psychology, psychiatry, gerontology, nursing, special education, family intervention techniques, diagnostic measures, therapeutic techniques, guidance and counseling or other human behavioral sciences or medical field relevant to the APS Program and/or at-risk adults.
  • The required degree plus one (1) year of professional casework in a public or private social services agency obtained after the degree is obtained; OR
  • A Master’s degree in social work

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS:
Must possess a valid Colorado Driver’s License upon hire, with complying insurance. Review of motor vehicle record is required at time of hire and periodically throughout employment.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal background check including fingerprinting through a national database.
The individual must complete the New APS Worker Training Academy within four (4) months of hire and complete the required thirty (30) hours of continuing education each year.For more information on job functions, requirements and to apply please visit: https://douglasco.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/5/home/requisition/3249?c=douglasco

Douglas County offers an excellent comprehensive benefit package including but not limited to: Medical/Dental/Vision.
For a more detailed overview please view the full Employee Benefit Guide.