Adult Protective Services Caseworker
Core
Investigate abuse, neglect, and exploitation of incapacitated and dependent adults; assess capacity and need for guardianship; coordinate support services.
Role type
Licensed Social Worker (Adult Protective Services Caseworker)
Builds
Case investigations, court petitions, and service coordination plans for vulnerable adults
Domain
Social Services / Adult Protective Services
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Social work licensure, case investigation, capacity assessment, court testimony, service coordination, report writing
Preferred skills
Experience with incapacitated and dependent adults, relevant master's degree
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Interview clients, alleged perpetrators, and collateral contacts; document investigation activities; advocate for and coordinate provision of services; exercise discretion in decision making
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC