What are the responsibilities and job description for the Protective Services Specialist position at Old Colony Elder Services?
OCES is growing! OCES Protective Service Dept is expanding to 11 more towns including Quincy, Braintree, Weymouth etc. APPLY NOW during this exciting time!
OCES aims to support older adults and individuals with disabilities by providing vital information and coordination of services that promote healthy, save lives for our consumers. We want to help them stay as active and engaged in their lives and in their own communities for as long as possible
We are seeking a Protective Services Specialist to provide primary screening of intakes to protective services, perform training and quality assurance activities and assist with administrative tasks
What you'll do:
- Review and evaluate protective services intake reports
- Communicate with Centralized Intake Unit regarding intakes
- Consult with Program staff on issues of potential abuse
- Elicit and document accurate information pertaining to the possible abuse/neglect of older adults
- Perform activities including training to ensure program effectiveness and quality assurance
- Scan case-related documents and attach appropriately to electronic system record
- Perform general administrative duties
- Demonstrate OCES Core Values
- Participate in home visits as needed
What you'll bring:
- Your passion for helping others and desire to make a difference
- Bachelors degree in Social Work or related field required.
- Current Social Work License preferred.
- Two years' social service work experience, preferably in protective services or related
- Knowledge of the social, emotional and physical processes of aging
- Ability to interpret, understand and adhere to complex regulations, standards and procedures
What you'll get:
- Ability to work with an enthusiastic team of like-minded individuals
- Opportunity to develop professionally in your chosen career
- Great work/life balance: 35-hour work week with some flexibility; standard M-F workweek
- Hybrid work environment (home, office and home visits).
- Exceptional benefits: generous paid time off policies; company paid LTD and life insurances, 401K plan
We can't wait to hear from you...So take that next step and apply today!
OCES is celebrating 50 years of service to the Plymouth County area! We are an open, welcoming organization that respects our diversity. We encourage all qualified persons to apply! OCES was named one of C&P Business Media's Best Places to Work 2023!
Our mission: Through the talents of an experienced and diverse workforce, OCES supports the independence and dignity of older adults and individuals with disabilities by providing essential information and services that promote healthy, safe living which positively impacts our community.
OCES Protective Service Dept is expanding to 11 more towns including Quincy, Braintree, Weymouth etc.