Protective Services Worker Older Adult Investigations

Protective Services Worker for Older Adults - Hybrid - Staged hiring bonus! Seeking a full time/part time (37.5 hours/week) Protective Services Worker. The Protective Services Worker works within the Protective Services Department.

Job responsibilities include:

receives reports and investigates, in the home/community setting, allegations of abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation; develops and implements service plans with the goal of eliminating/reducing risk to the elder; determines need for any legal involvement and uses court interventions as needed; communicates with other agency staff on a regular basis on shared cases, refers situations of serious abuse to the District Attorney, maintains up to date electronic consumer records, and provides on-call coverage on a rotating basis, as needed.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required . Field of Degree in :

• Social work, psychology, counseling, human development, nursing, sociology, criminal justice, public health, public policy, or gerontology preferred.
• At least 2 years' experience working in human service field preferred .

Use of a reliable vehicle including active vehicle insurance with a current license to drive required. Demonstrate strong organizational, prioritization, analytical, problem-solving, leadership, and team skills. Ability to multitask, keep accurate records, have a strong attention to detail, document clearly, and communicate effectively verbally and in writing, all within a fast-paced environment. Ability to take initiative and work independently. Computer proficiency, including experience with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Share Point, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 20 pounds and have the ability to climb stairs.
• A staged hiring bonus will be awarded in 2 parts, half at 120 Days, and half at 1 year of active employment. The bonus for this position is $2,500.
• No holidays or on-call
• Flexible schedules specifically designed for work/home balance
• Rich benefits package
• Pension and 4.4 weeks of annual earned vacation time
• 12 paid holidays
• Paid sick days
• Mileage reimbursement: $0.725 per mile
• Affordable health insurance
• Excellent work environment Non-negotiable salary: $50,505 - $51,505 annually Please submit resume.

Come join our extraordinary team as our agency grows and expands and help make a difference in the lives of those that we serve! AA/EOE, including disability/veteran.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$50,505.00 - $51,505.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Worcester, MA 01606