Protective Services Worker

Overview

Protective Services Worker. This is a full-time opportunity to join a dynamic team dedicated to elder protective services. This position is in the Franklin County area with a hybrid work environment, based out of the Greenfield office. The Protective Services Worker conducts thorough assessments of reports of elder abuse, neglect, financial exploitation and self-neglect. The PS Associate provides services and/or referrals to help mitigate risks.

The successful candidate will be competent in forming positive partnerships with local agencies and affiliated professionals involved with providing protective services and supports. The role requires outstanding crisis intervention skills, attention to detail, and excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Work schedule:

Full time, Monday–Friday, 35 hours per week, with the need to be available to work off hours in emergencies and to attend training. The position pays $24.72 per hour, with a 6% pay differential for bilingual skills. A $1,500 sign-on bonus is payable in two equal installments at 60 days and 9 months of employment. There is opportunity to earn additional compensation by serving on the on-call team after six months of service but it is not required.

Mileage reimbursement is provided. Life Path offers an excellent work environment and opportunities to collaborate with skilled and caring colleagues.

Life Path provides an outstanding benefits package including:
Medical, Dental, Vision, EAP, company-paid Life insurance, HRA, 401K retirement plan, flex scheduling/hybrid work options, and generous paid time off.

Please submit your cover letter and resume if you are interested in being considered for this crucial role. Life Path is deeply committed to equity, diversity and inclusiveness. Bi-lingual, minorities, women and candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

• A bachelor's degree in social work, human services, criminal justice, public health, gerontology or a related field or advanced studies.
• At least three years of experience in a related field.
• Crisis Intervention Experience required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Documentation and record-keeping accuracy.
• Computer proficiency.
• Time management, clinical skills, and the ability to establish positive relations.
• Flexibility and compliance/regulations experience.

• Receive reports of abuse, neglect, self-neglect, and financial exploitation involving elders age 60 and over.
• Conduct in-depth investigations to determine if abuse, neglect, self-neglect, or financial exploitation has occurred.
• Respond to emergencies providing crisis intervention as appropriate.
• Develop and implement service plans with participation and approval of elders.
• With supervisory input, determine the need for a court petition for a Protective Order or Guardianship/Conservatorship/Rep. Payee.
• Initiate and participate in case conferences with service providers and/or family members as appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with Life Path staff, service providers, and other professionals.
• Report situations involving serious abuse, exploitation, or death to the DA's office.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the client's file.
• Participate in on-call Emergency Beeper Coverage.
• Educate the community (general public, mandated reporters, service providers, elders) on what constitutes abuse, neglect and financial exploitation, how to make a Protective Services Report and what the Protective Services Program can and cannot do.
• For more details, please see the website.

Protective Services information and application details are provided by Life Path. This description reflects essential duties and qualifications and is not all-inclusive.