Adult Protective Services Specialist

Adult Protective Services Specialist

Salary

$57,096.00 - $88,441.60 Annually

Location

Winchester, VA

Job Type

Full-time Classified

Department

Department of Social Services

Division

Social Services Family Services Division

Opening Date

11/05/2026

Closing Date

12/5/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Description

Are you looking for a rewarding career in human services? Do you enjoy getting out into the community and working directly with adults and their families? As an Adult Protective Services Specialist with the Winchester Department of Social Services, you will the opportunity to ensure adults over 60 and adults over 18 who are incapacitated can live free of abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Wed love to hear from you if you:

• Are motivated by helping vulnerable adults stay safe and supporting their right to self determination
• Respond well to the unexpected and are able to roll with punches
• Have a positive attitude and are resilient in the fact of challenges
• Are a natural problem-solver and excel at working through tricky situations
• Enjoy working as part of a team
• Are proactive and persistent - whatever it takes to get the job done!
• Are organized and able to keep up with documentation and paperwork

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assess for adult safety and risk by completing investigations
• Develop plans to provide the appropriate level of care and maximize self-sufficiency
• Schedule and attend home visits in order to ensure the safety of vulnerable adults
• Assess for service needs, coordinate referrals, and encourage participation in services to foster greater independence and provide support for caregivers
• Prepare court reports, affidavits and testify in court
• Complete required documentation in a timely manner, in accordance with state and local policy

Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in a Human Services field, or a Bachelors Degree in any field with two years of related experience in Social Work
• Within 90 days of employment, you must have a driving commute within a one-hour timeframe of the City of Winchester limits

The City of Winchester is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other classification protected by law.

The City of Winchester offers great benefits to support your health, well-being, and career growth. Employees have access to a free employee clinic providing physical and mental health services, along with a comprehensive bundled insurance plan that includes a FREE employee-only option. Leave accrual rates recognize your years of local government experience, giving you credit for your public service. Career development opportunities and on-site training help you build new skills and advance your career with the City. Apply now to join our team!

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In order to process a background check in the recruitment process, what is your date of birth?

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Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a Bachelors Degree in Human Services field (Example: Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Counseling)?

• Yes
• No

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If no, do you have a Bachelors or Masters Degree in another field of study?

• Yes
• No

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How many years of relevant work experience in social work, counseling, or family and child development do you have?

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Employer City of Winchester

Address 15 N. Cameron Street

Winchester, Virginia, 22601

Phone 540-667-2304

Website https://www.winchesterva.gov