Elder Protective Services Worker - Burlington, United States - Minuteman Senior Services

Minuteman Senior Services
Minuteman Senior Services
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Burlington, United States

2 weeks ago

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HYBRID ROLE- $1,500 SIGN-ON BONUS

_ _Know us before
you need us**
_ Our mission is to empower and advocate for those impacted by aging and disability. __We offer information and supportive services that enhance health, well-being, and independence._**Learn more about us.


BENEFITS:

**_ We provide a generous benefits package that includes health, dental, vision insurance, 3 weeks' vacation to start, 13 paid holidays (including a floating day off), generous sick time, short
- and long-term disability, life insurance, a 403(b) retirement plan along with the benefit of a flexible work schedule, and working with a great team of colleagues._*****: The
Elder Protective Services Worker evaluates allegations of abuse or neglect, performs protective interventions, recommends protective program placements, and provides casework services for elderly clients facing abuse, substance abuse including alcohol and other drugs, neglect by a caretaker, financial exploitation, or self-neglect


Please note:

Due to the need for occasional quick response, we require our Protective Service Workers to live within 45 minutes from our service area.



$1500 sign-on bonus

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:


  • Receive and assess reports of abuse, neglect or financial exploitation in a timely manner as defined under the regulations governing the protective services program.
  • Conduct field visits to assess needs and provide case work services to client population.
  • Maintain case records; collect information for program monitoring and evaluation.

QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL HAVE

  • Either a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Criminal Justice, Psychology or related field and 2 years' crisis intervention, domestic violence or witness advocate experience.

OR

  • A Master's Degree in Social Work, Criminal Justice, Psychology, or related field and 1 year of crisis intervention experience.

OR

  • Experience with older adults and/or people with disabilities
  • Ability to independently, organize work, take initiative, and meet timeframes
  • Incrisis intervention experience including knowledge of housing, mental health and substance abuse helpful
  • Experience working in victim/witness advocacy, substance abuse, child protective services, District Attorney's office, domestic violence shelter, abuse investigation, group home or other related position is helpful
  • Knowledge of and sensitivity to issues related to the aging process or past work for an ASAP also helpful

About Us


For almost 50 years Minuteman Senior Services has been helping older and disabled adults age with independence and dignity in the setting of their choice which is most often their own homes and communities.

We have been supporting caregivers, local and long distance, who want to do the right thing for their loved ones and need help and advice as they balance the competing demands of family, work and self.

We offer over 20 programs and services and are continually improving and expanding. Our consumers give us very high marks as do our professional colleagues and that is very important to us.

With over 140 employees, 900+ volunteers and over 70 subcontracted service providers that make up our vendor network we bring a lot of expertise, experience and resources.

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