Protective Services Worker

GREENFIELD Protective Services Worker GENERAL DESCRIPTION: An exciting

full time opportunity to join a dynamic team dedicated to elder

protective services. This is an opportunity in the Franklin County area,

with a hybrid work environment, based out of our 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. Successful applicants will have

outstanding crisis intervention skills, be detail oriented, and have

excellent interpersonal communication skills. Full time, M-F, 35 hour

work week with a requirement to be available to work off hours in

emergencies and to attend training. Position pays \$24.72 per hour, 6%

pay differential for bilingual skills. There is a \$1500 sign-on bonus

payable in two equal installments at 60 days and 9 months of employment.

Opportunity to earn additional compensation by serving on the on-call

team after six months of service but not required. There is mileage

reimbursement, an excellent work environment, and opportunity to work

with skilled and caring colleagues. LifePath 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 -

Protective Services Worker! LifePath is deeply committed to the

principles of equity, diversity and inclusiveness. Bi-lingual,

minorities, women and candidates with disabilities are encouraged to

apply. Qualifications & Skills for the Protective Services Worker: 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 experience in a related field required. Must have

Crisis Intervention Experience. Ideal Candidate Will Have Excellent

Interpersonal skills. Documentation & record-keeping accuracy. Computer

proficiency. Time management. Clinical skills. Ability to establish

positive relations. Flexibility. Compliance/regulations experience.

Protective Services Worker Essential Job Functions: Receive reports of

abuse, neglect, self neglect, financial exploitation and self neglect of

elders age 60 and over. Conduct in-depth investigations to determine

whether abuse, neglect, self neglect, or financial exploitation has

occurred. Respond to emergency situations 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 LifePath 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 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 website.