Social Services Caseworker (Adult Protective Services)
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Job Description
| HOURS | Monday – Friday, 8a – 5p (Hours may vary due to the needs of the agency outside of normal working hours) |
| FLSA | Non-Exempt from Overtime |
| BENEFITS | Medical, Health Savings Account County Contribution, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for Health & Dependent Care, OPERS Retirement with Employer Contribution of 14% (Higher for Law Enforcement), Deferred Compensation Programs, Paid Vacation & Sick Time, Paid Holidays, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Discounts, Fitness Center Discounts |
| PAY | $21.56/hour |
- The Social Services Caseworker investigates claims of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of elder adults and maintains a caseload of clients who have previously been determined to require the protective assistance of the services in the agency.
- Meets procedural deadlines governing the management of social services cases set by the State of Ohio and ensures documentation is complete.
- Participates in legal action to establish legal guardianship in cases related to elder adults, including testifying in court, if necessary.
- Serves as on-call social services worker.
- These duties are illustrative only and you may perform some or all of these duties or other job-related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Completion of graduate core coursework in behavioral science, social science early childhood development, education, or related fields.
- Completion of undergraduate major core coursework or two years' technical training in behavioral science, social science early childhood development, education, or related fields.
- Valid drivers license
- Having held this position within the last three years meets the minimum qualifications.
- This position involves regular exposure to environmental conditions (e.g., cold, excessive heat, noise, fumes, vibration, dirt) during interviews and meetings conducted outside of the office.
- The incumbent may occasionally interact with angry or hostile clients.
The ideal candidate will have knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws, rules, and regulations governing eligibility, agency computer systems, office management, social sciences, counseling, and case plans. They will also possess skills in typing, word processing, interviewing, and reasoning ability (numerical, verbal, clerical, interpersonal, and physical).
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: The Miami County Board of Commissioners, including those agencies under other elected officials, is an equal opportunity employer and does not make employment decisions in a discriminatory manner based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disabilities that can be reasonably accommodated, or veteran status. The County complies with all applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.
This policy prohibits both discrimination based on any of the above-listed protected characteristics, retaliation against a person who opposes or complains about prohibited conduct, or participates in any way in the complaint, investigation, or reasonable accommodation processes.
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