PROTECTIVE SERVICES ADVISOR

THIS IS NOT A HYBRID POSITION AND REQUIRES THE INCUMBENT TO BE IN THE OFFICE 100%. 

POSITION DESCRIPTION: This position ensures compliance with Adult Protection and Child Welfare practice in accordance with local, state, and federal guidelines. The advisor also performs the duties of a Protective Services Caseworker as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the direct supervision of the Protective Services Administrator. 

ADVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides guidance and mentoring to protective services staff.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The following duty statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the Protective Services Advisor position and do not include other general duties that may be required. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced knowledge of investigative techniques, interviewing techniques, and procedures
• Advanced knowledge of applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations
• Ability to obtain, analyze, and evaluate information and evidence by observation, record examination, and interview
• Ability to record and present accurate documentation in oral and written form
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with a variety of individuals and agencies
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing under strict timeframes

EXPERTISE AND TRAINING

• A bachelor’s degree or higher with an equivalent of thirty semester or forty-five quarter hours in human behavioral sciences or health care related courses related to the job responsibilities of a protective services caseworker
• A minimum of four years of professional casework, case management, or human services experience in a public or private human services agency, preferably as a certified caseworker in a county or state human services agency
• Or, a master’s degree or higher in social work or human behavioral sciences and two years of professional caseworker, case management, or human services experience in a public or private human services agency

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle driver’s license issued by the State of Colorado and maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record
• Possession of or the ability to obtain within six months from the date of hire, the State of Colorado Child Protection Supervisor Certification, as classified by Volume 7
• Possession of or the ability to obtain within one year from the date of hire, the State of Colorado Adult Protection Supervisor Certification as classified by Volume 30

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to sit, stand, or travel for long periods of time. Must be able to negotiate up and down stairs and on rough and/or uneven terrain
• Must be able to travel to and from various work sites by car
• Must be able to bend, stoop, stretch, twist, reach, kneel, crawl, squat, climb, and balance
• Must be able to climb ladders or stairs or climb up to and down from higher levels using unconventional methods
• Must be capable of working under stressful conditions
• Must have good cognitive skills and awareness of work accuracy
• Must have the ability to concentrate on more than one task at a time, and to make independent decisions

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Candidate must pass a pre-employment background screening, including a pre-employment drug screen, CBI/FBI fingerprint-based background check, Human Services (Child Protection and Adult Protection) background check, and psychological assessment
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Travel within the greater Metropolitan Denver area is required
  • Some out-of-state or overnight travel may also be required
• Appearances at court and legal proceedings are required
• Travel to meetings and trainings is required
• Work is performed both in an office setting and off-site
• Incumbent may encounter angry or hostile clients and unsafe conditions in homes