Adult Protection Services Caseworker

The Adult Protection Services Caseworker performs casework for a variety of identified areas including conducting home and community visits to assess allegations of adult abuse neglect and exploitation for at-risk adults age eighteen and older. Duties of this position include assessing situations for safety and risk; making referrals to community and system-based services; creating case plans; monitoring progress of specific cases documenting case information; and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams and other resources for services and supports. Depending on the assigned program additional responsibilities include:

• Investigating allegations of adult abuse neglect and exploitation

• Determining placement when necessary to ensure safety

• Working with extended family to create safety and support plans

• Attending court hearings preparing court reports and testifying when necessary

The vision of the Division of Children Youth Families and Adult Protection (CYFAP) is Workers Thrive in JeffCo; Children Thrive in Families and Adults Thrive in Communities; and Everyone Thrives Through Equity and Inclusion. The Division is a consensus-based organization.

SCHEDULE:

This is initially a Monday-Friday position. New hire training must be completed in-office followed by eligibility for Personal Choice Work Model in which employees work with their supervisor to develop a model that works best for them. An employee may choose to work from the office or from home with some general expectations which may includein-person tasks required by your role such as face-to-face contacts in homes and community in-person meetings and in-person group supervision.

COMPENSATION:

Anticipated Hiring Range: $65986.95 - $67486.95 USD

Salary will be determined based on education licensure and experience; Relatable Masters and Licenses will receive additional salary in addition to base salary. Candidates with applicable second language skills are eligible for additional compensation based on tested language proficiency. Details may be discussed during the interview process.

BENEFITS:

Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical dental and vision insurance paid time off and holidays including a starting bank of 40 hours of PTO for new hires; retirement matching wellness programs tuition reimbursement and more. For more information click here for our Total Rewards summary.

Another benefit is CYFAPs Personal Choice Work Model as defined in Schedule section above.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Assess and investigate allegations of adult abuse and neglect. Gather background and collateral information. Make referrals to community or system-based services. Prepare court reports provide court testimony and attend hearings. Create case plans.

• Conduct community and home visits with adults to assess for safety and well-being. Communicate with community agencies and attorneys for reports and consultation. Document all case information and progress in the State Colorado Adult Protective Services (CAPS) system. Establish goals and deadlines to meet goals. Collaborate with various community partners resources and agencies to meet all state requirements for adult protection outcomes. Work with multi-disciplinary teams supervision and meetings to ensure the best action is taken. May participate in agency community and State workgroups and committees.

• Duties and responsibilities may expand with employee growth and agency needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

As an employer of choice we hope you will feel welcome here. The inclusive environment and culture of dignity and respect are what make this organization unique.

Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click apply for that reason we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Any bachelors 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 criminal justice or other human behavioral sciences or medical field relevant to the APS program and/or at-risk adults.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in case management

• Preferred - Experience in Human Services field

• Strong customer service skills

• Strong written and oral communication

• Strong leadership mentorship and/or supervision skills

• Independent critical thinking and analysis

• Demonstrating initiative innovation and resiliency

• Experience with Microsoft Office/Microsoft 365

• Experience entering and tracking data in software programs

• Strong written and verbal communication

• Strong time management and prioritization skills

• Ability to work well with diverse populations and different personalities

ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION:

Offer of employment contingent upon successful completion of criminal history motor vehicle report education verification and/or references.

• Must not have one of the following convictions: child abuse crime of violence or unlawful sexual behavior.

• Must not have a felony conviction involving domestic violence physical assault battery or drug-related offense within the past ten years.

• Must not have a pattern of misdemeanor convictions within the past 10 years.

• Must not have a misdemeanor offense of arson burglary robbery or theft.

• Must not have a violation of a protection order.

• Must have valid drivers license without any major violations including driving under the influence (DUI) driving while intoxicated (DWI) and/or driving while ability impaired (DWAI) conviction(s) in the past three years. If you are from out of state you must obtain a valid Colorado drivers license within 30 days of hire date.

Current Jefferson County employees must apply through their employee profile in Workday.

In any materials you submit you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age date of birth or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Please note supplemental questions will serve as a writing sample. We will review the experience and education fields on your application and a resume is not . During this process you will be asked to provide a copy of your college transcripts.

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