Interim Adult Protective Services Service Navigator - Limited Service

State of Vermont

2d • Remote

About The Position

This position is a home-based position that involving field work in the relevant Vermont counties. The primary areas of coverage include Bennington and Windham counties with some work in Rutland and Windsor or other counties if necessary. The Service Navigators role is to take a victim centered approach to allegations of abuse, neglect, or exploitation to enhance the quality of life for the vulnerable adult while reducing the risk of future harm. The successful candidate will need to develop relationship with community partners, have a knowledge of what resources are available in the counties that they cover, as well as engage family members and potential perpetrators to ensure that the vulnerable is safe and has the resources they need.
Who May ApplyThis position, Interim Adult Protective Services Service Navigator - Limited Service (Job Requisition #54154), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
It is a Limited Service position, which is non-tenured and authorized for a specific period of time. Limited Service positions are established for specially funded projects or programs.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact [e-mail].
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
Environmental FactorsDuties are performed in a variety of settings, but primarily in the field, including individuals' homes and residential care settings. Considerable field travel is required for which private means of transportation must be available. An incumbent predictably will encounter high level stress and emotional situations, strong differences of opinion, and potentially threatening situations.

Requirements

• Master's degree in social work, gerontology/aging, disabilities, psychology, or closely related field AND one (1) year or more of experience at a professional level in social work or psychology with a focus on aging and/or disability services, restorative justice, a health care related field, or similar professional role that included significant case management responsibilities.
• Bachelor's degree AND three (3) years or more of experience at a professional level in social work or psychology with a focus on aging and/or disability services, restorative justice, a health care related field, or similar professional role that included significant case management responsibilities.
• Associate's degree AND five (5) years or more of experience at a professional level in social work or psychology with a focus on aging and/or disability services, restorative justice, a health care related field, or similar professional role that included significant case management responsibilities.
• High School diploma or equivalent AND seven (7) year or more of experience at a professional level in social work or psychology with a focus on aging and/or disability services, restorative justice, a health care related field, or similar professional role that included significant case management responsibilities.
• Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position.
• Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in case management and service delivery with knowledge of restorative justice principles.

Responsibilities

• take a victim centered approach to allegations of abuse, neglect, or exploitation
• enhance the quality of life for the vulnerable adult while reducing the risk of future harm
• develop relationship with community partners
• have a knowledge of what resources are available in the counties that they cover
• engage family members and potential perpetrators to ensure that the vulnerable is safe and has the resources they need

Benefits

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers