Protective Services Screener & Worker

Job description

Springwell is seeking a Protective Services Screener & Worker to join our dynamic team! The compensation for this role is 69K. DESCRIPTION: QUALIFICATIONS: - Screen new reports of older adult maltreatment and/or self-neglect to determine if an investigation is warranted, according to program guidelines. - Assign cases to workers and provide direction for initial response including required time frames. - Discuss screening decisions with reporters as appropriate. - Conduct field visits to respond to crisis situations, complete investigations and implement service plans. - Document assessments of risk, capacity, and functional abilities. - Collaborate with elders, their formal/informal supports, other Springwell staff, and community professionals. - Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited school in social work, psychology, counseling, human development, nursing, sociology, criminal justice, public health, public policy, or gerontology. - Individuals with a Masters degree or higher must have 2 years experience with crisis intervention, elders, and/or investigations; Individuals with a Bachelors degree must have an additional year of experience. GENEROUS BENEFITS: - 3 weeks of va...