What are the responsibilities and job description for the Protective Services Worker 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.
To that end, OCES is looking for a dedicated Protective Services Worker (PSW) to work in our Protective Services department to investigate and substantiate allegations of abuse and neglect in the older adult community.
What you'll do:
- Promote the independent functioning of members and provide services in the most appropriate, least restrictive environment
- Conduct investigations and evaluate the functional capacity, situation and resources of the older adult
- Develop and implement appropriate protective services plan to alleviate risk and abuse
- Determine whether a petition to the court for a Protective Order exists and refer situations involving serious abuse to the appropriate District Attorney
- Provide emergency PS department coverage during non-business hours
What you'll bring:
- Your passion for helping others and desire to make a difference
- Adaptability to be able to change as the needs of consumers and/or programs change
- At least two years of experience in the human services field preferably with the elder population and/or crisis intervention
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field highly preferred; Current licensure if appropriate
- Bilingual preferred
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: health and dental; generous paid time off policies; company paid LTD and life insurances, 401K plan
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OCES is an open, welcoming organization that respects our diversity. We encourage all qualified persons to apply!
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OCES was established in 1974 and is 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 2025!
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.