Social Services Caseworker (Adult Protective Services)

Miami County•Troy, OH

51d•$22

About The Position

The purpose of the Social Services Caseworker is to investigate claims of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of elder adults and maintain a caseload. This classification also prepares elder adult-related cases for court, participates in legal action, and helps establish legal guardianship in cases. HOURS Monday – Friday, 8a – 5p (Hours may vary due to the needs of the agency outside of normal working hours) FLSA Non-Exempt from Overtime BENEFITS Medical, Health Savings Account County Contribution, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for Health & Dependent Care, OPERS Retirement with Employer Contribution of 14% (Higher for Law Enforcement), Deferred Compensation Programs, Paid Vacation & Sick Time, Paid Holidays, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Discounts, Fitness Center Discounts PAY $21.56/hour

Requirements

Completion of graduate core coursework in behavioral science, social science early childhood development, education, or related fields.
Completion of undergraduate major core coursework or two years' technical training in behavioral science, social science early childhood development, education, or related fields.
Valid drivers license
Having held this position within the last three years meets the minimum qualifications.

Nice To Haves

knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws, rules, and regulations governing eligibility, agency computer systems, office management, social sciences, counseling, and case plans.
skills in typing, word processing, interviewing, and reasoning ability (numerical, verbal, clerical, interpersonal, and physical)

Responsibilities

The Social Services Caseworker investigates claims of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of elder adults and maintains a caseload of clients who have previously been determined to require the protective assistance of the services in the agency.
Meets procedural deadlines governing the management of social services cases set by the State of Ohio and ensures documentation is complete.
Participates in legal action to establish legal guardianship in cases related to elder adults, including testifying in court, if necessary.
Serves as on-call social services worker.
These duties are illustrative only and you may perform some or all of these duties or other job-related duties as assigned.