Adult Protective Services Specialist

Senior and Adult Services

Adult Protective Services Specialist (Full-Time)

General Description

The Adult Protective Services Specialist works under the direct supervision of the Adult Protective Services Supervisor within Medina County Senior & Adult Services. Under the direction of the Supervisor, works with older adults and their families. May accept referrals of abuse/neglect/exploitation of adults as well as work with clients on an ongoing basis. Interviews and conducts abuse investigations. Works closely with law enforcement and service providers to ensure client safety. Assists clients in improving their financial and social environment and works for the protection and safety of older adults.

Essential Job Functions

• Is familiar with and functions in accordance with the classification specifications and agency policies and procedures. Presents self in a professional, ethical and culturally sensitive manner to co-workers, staff, other agency personnel and the public.
• Demonstrates knowledge of ODJFS rules, State regulations, local laws and agency policy pertaining to protective services for adults. Completes all correspondence, case records and all required case and statistical reports. Enters data into computer programs used by the agency and State.
• Conducts culturally sensitive interviews with individuals for assessments, information gathering, community advocacy and conflict resolutions. Develops positive, trusting and helpful relationships with individuals and demonstrates understanding of the individual's strengths and coping skills and an ability to assess them.
• Completes all necessary procedures and paperwork as defined by ODJFS rules and regulations, State and local laws and agency policy. Returns phone calls and correspondence in a timely manner, adhering to agency policy and time frames.
• Implements and develops plans of care for Adult Protective clients and reviews with family at least

monthly, keeping objectives current and applicable. Provides ongoing case management to Adult Protective Services clients. Transports adults as needed. Maintains contact with adults and families through home visits, letters and phone calls as necessary.

• Understands the court process and prepares for and testifies in court with competence, knowing the case history, reason for court involvement, progress on the individual's plan of care and the individual's current status.
• Knows and regularly accesses agency and community resources for individuals. Works collaboratively with other Medina County Senior & Adult Services Staff.
• Participates in regular meetings with Adult I-Team and Medina County Prosecutor's office.
• Keeps current on training requirements, attends required meetings and shares gained information with co-workers.
• Provides agency coverage as scheduled or when needed.
• Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to job duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social services or related field; LSW preferred.
• 1-3 years experience in dealing with older adult population
• Valid Ohio Driver's License and clean driving record.
• Ability to enter and retrieve data using computer systems, systems applications, and other office equipment.

Knowledge

• Social Work
• Mandated reporting laws
• Federal and state mandated forms, documentation, and procedures
• Legal procedures related to older adults and their providers
• Practices/procedures for removing adults from home, i.e. paperwork, notifications, legal documents, court procedures
• Community services
• Adult interviewing skills
• Practices/procedures relating to Ohio Department of Aging/OAA Title III Programming
• Office practice & procedures
• County Personnel Policies
• Safe practices

Abilities

• Define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw conclusions
• Relate to and work with elderly individuals
• Complete routine forms
• Various communication methods: Phone, Text, Email
• Interview clients & family members to determine need for services
• Handle sensitive interactions, phone calls and face-to-face contact with the public, clients, family members, and agencies
• Working cooperatively with others
• Collaborate/elicit feedback & suggestions
• Maintain client records
• Write & prepare meaningful reports and dictation

Other Requirements

• Travel independently within the county
• Function independently or with limited assistance
• Work independently
• Personal integrity
• Flexibility and the ability to change daily plans

Mental/Physical Requirements

The mental and 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

• Talk, hear, stand, walk, use stairs, sit, use hands to grasp, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms as necessary
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile individuals within the home setting.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Maintain automobile insurance coverage and have access to an automobile.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee travels by automobile and is exposed to changing weather conditions.
• Will be required to drive to attend meetings and/or visits to residential facilities. Will work in varied residential environments
• Work not in the field is performed in a normal office environment with little exposure to outdoor temperatures or dirt and dust.
• Typically, the employee sits to do the work in an office or meeting room.
• Mental and cognitive skills to make independent decisions, advise, direct, plan, coordinate, analyze, develop, implement, recommend, research, understand, counsel, and manage.

Hours of Employment: 8-4:30, M-F

Rate: $24.50

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Contact Us

Phone: 330-722-9209

Fax: 330-722-9342

144 North Broadway Street

Room 202

Medina, OH 44256

Office Hours:

Monday - Friday

8:00AM - 4:30PM

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