Job description
About us
Great benefits, flexibility and culture! We are now paying 80% of health insurance for employees and their dependents!! We want you to join our team because of your compassion to make good things happen for older adults and their families.
Alternatives is a, private, non-profit organization serving sixteen counties in Midwestern Illinois. Since 1984, it has been the mission of Alternatives to promote the independence and quality of life for older adults, adults with disabilities and their families. Alternatives' professionals are connecting with ONE IN FIVE individuals over the age of 60 in a sixteen-county region.
BASIC PURPOSE/SCOPE OF POSITION:
Under the supervision of the Adult Protective Services Program Director, provides assessment and intervention services to abused and/or neglected adults 60 and over and dependent adults 18 to 59 with disabilities.
PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Intake Receives intake reports and determines if such reports meet IDOA intake standards for abuse, neglect, financial exploitation or self-neglect.
- Assessment and Investigation Conducts a thorough assessment and investigation of each report. Interviews alleged victim, abusers and relevant others in the home environment, when appropriate.
- Care Plan Evaluates client needs and provides follow-up, as appropriate. Develops and coordinates Care Plan and will refer and/or secure services for victims from legal, social, and medical service providers.
- Crisis Intervention and Supportive Counseling Provides crisis intervention and supportive counseling to victims and families of domestic violence, neglect or financial exploitation.
- Documentation Documents all client contact, case consultations, and program data, as required. Submits all paperwork in a timely manner for billing.
- Networking Works cooperatively with law enforcement, State’s Attorneys, and networks with other organizations and providers.
- Public Awareness Presents information on Adult Protective Services and mandatory reporting to community organizations and other agencies.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Preferred Master’s Degree in Health, Social Services, Social Work, or R.N./B.S. or B.A./B.S. in Health, Criminal Justice, Social Services, or Social Work and one year experience in casework of the elderly or protective services. Must have a vehicle and a valid driver’s license. Must be willing to travel to participants' homes throughout Rock Island or Henry County and surrounding counties.
SUPERVISOR: Adult Protective Services Supervisor
COVID-19 considerations:
The Covid 19 Vaccination is required.
Application Question(s):
- Travel is required to conduct assessments in participants homes; must have valid car insurance and driver's license. Mileage is reimbursed. Do you have a valid Driver's License and auto insurance?
- Alternatives will do a background check on viable candidates. Alternative also requires that our staff be vaccinated for Covid 19.
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Social work: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: One location
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $19.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kewanee, IL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
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