Job Summary Full-time Social Services Worker 2

• Adult Protective Services (APS) Outstanding Benefit Package!

Great Team! Would you like to join a team that has a positive impact on the community in Wayne County? In addition to serving the public and working with a great team, we offer 11 paid holidays per year, 2 personal days, ample sick leave and vacation leave, job stability, health benefits, and a great retirement system! Starting wage is $21.16. Responsibilities and Duties Duties include, but are not limited to: Investigating claims of abuse, exploitation and neglect of older adults (age 60+) including regular field work in client homes; preparation of cases with legal counsel to establish guardianship including testifying in court as necessary; meeting procedural deadlines and maintaining confidential records; serve on internal/external committees related to APS. Qualifications and Skills

FOR ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES UNIT POSITIONS

Must have one of the following:

• One year of experience as a Social Services Worker 1, 30131 and valid driver's license.
• OR Completion of graduate core coursework in behavioral science, social science early childhood development, education or related fields; and valid driver's license.
• OR Completion of undergraduate major core coursework or two years technical training in behavioral science, social science, early childhood development technology, education or related field.

Also requires one year of experience in a position similar to a Social Services Worker 1, 30131 or working with children/adults in need of or receiving protective services, or handling adoptions, or counseling persons who have experienced abuse/neglect, and a valid driver's license.

• OR Two courses in adult psychology one of which must be in the area of gerontology or twelve months experience, two courses or twelve months experience in child psychology, two courses in social welfare or other sociology related topic or twelve months experience, two course or twelve months experience in counseling, one course or six months experience in interviewing techniques, one course or six months experience in domestic violence, and one course or six months experience in courtroom procedures.

Also requires one year of experience in a position similar to a Social Services Worker 1, 30131 or working with children/adults in need of or receiving protective services, or handling adoptions, or counseling persons who have experienced abuse/neglect, and a valid driver's license.

• OR education, training and/or experience in an amount equal to the Minimum Qualifications stated above.

Benefits Wayne County Department of Job and Family Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation) religious creed, disability, age, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. Minimum starting hourly wage $21.16 with excellent benefit package including health, dental, vision, OPERS, 11 paid holidays, 2 personal days, generous sick/vacation time, Employee Assistance Program, and Wellness Program.

• ABSOLUTELY NO PHONE CALLS

• PLEASE

INCLUDE A FULL, NON-INDEED.MAILING OR EMAIL ADDRESS ON EITHER YOUR FULL RESUME OR A COVER LETTER ATTACHED TO YOUR INDEED RESUME. THANK YOU.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $21.16 per hour

Work Location:

In person