Job Title: Adult Protection Services Caseworker
Reports To: Adult Protection Services Supervisor
FLSA Status: Full-time, exempt
Department: Social Services
Salary: $51,597.00/year plus Health, Dental, Vision, Life, EAP, HSA Insurance, 10 paid Holidays, Paid Annual and Sick Leave and a 401K with county match.
Applications may be obtained from MCDSS, or online at www.montezumacounty.org. Applications accepted until filled. Questions please call 970-564-4138. AA/EOE
Please see complete position description below:
ADULT PROTECTION CASEWORKER
POSITION CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION
SUMMARY:
The Adult Protection Caseworker assess the needs of the elderly and disabled referred to MCDSS. Adult Protection Caseworker provides a full range of investigation, intake, and ongoing case management for difficult and/or complex abuse and neglect cases; takes referrals to community resources and/or protective services; maintains records, documentation, and reports related to services provided. Establishes rapport with clients. Independently analyzes complex situations, formulates plans, and may be required to make quick decisions. Establishes and maintains professional relationships with other employees, outside agencies, and the public.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other assigned duties)
Education:
Preferred: Bachelor degree in one of the human behavioral sciences fields; will accept Bachelor degree with a minimum of 3 credit hours in one of human behavioral sciences. Human behavioral sciences degree is defined as: Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Guidance and Counseling and/or Child Development
Experience:
Preferred: One year of post-degree experience in casework or case management, willing to review applicants with limited experience
Special Requirements:
Valid Colorado Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record. Must pass background check, drug screen and motor vehicle record check. Must complete and pass Colorado Adult Protective Services Academy
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Office Technology/Computer Skills:
Must be able to effectively use modern office technology and equipment, including computers, calculators, telephone, copiers with scanning and faxing capabilities. Must have extensive experience in word processing, database manipulation, and email with a high degree of accuracy. Must be able to learn the software and programs related to the position and the County.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and stand for long periods of time; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands or arms. The employee is required to stand; walk; climb or balance; twist; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Must be able to respond to the customers’ needs and perform tasks requiring extensive hand and eye coordination. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and other devices and objects. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Ability to work extended shifts and attend training when asked and the ability to work in stressful situations
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job operates in a variety of environment that includes: office, client homes, and community agencies and may involve exposure to hazardous and/or violent environments. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Ability to tolerate and be productive in a quiet to high noise level in the work place. Employee will have periodic exposure to hazards in the field such as driving and inclement weather and potentially hostile clientele. Exposure to computer screens. May visit client homes and encounter a variety of housekeeping standards and household pets. May be exposed to potential communicable health conditions and angry, hostile, frustrated individuals and those with behavioral and/or cognitive challenges. May travel to rural areas.
USE OF THIS JOB DESCRIPTION
THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY AND THE INCUMBENT IN THE POSITION.
Nothing in this position description restricts Montezuma County Department of Social Services’ ability to assign, reassign or eliminate duties and responsibilities of this job at any time. The description reflects Montezuma County Department of Social Services assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Critical features of this job have been described. Those features may change at any time due to reasonable accommodation, as the needs of the Department change or other reasons deemed appropriate by Montezuma County Department of Social Services.
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