Adult Protective Services Social Case Worker

About Our Job With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. What We Offer The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. New hires are typically brought into the organization between $62,000 - $66,000. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to: A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service 457B Retirement Plan 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date Location The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. Employees work where needed, at a job site several days a week and off-site as needed. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days. What Youll Do At Denver Human Services (DHS), we envision a healthy community where people are connected, supported, safe, and well. One in three people in Denver turn to DHS for support at all stages of life. Our employees help children, at-risk adults, families, and individuals navigate social and economic pressures by connecting them to services and experts who support their overall well-being. Denver Human Services is seeking a committed, passionate Social Case Worker to work in our Adult Protective Services Division. The Denver Adult Protective Services team investigates allegations of mistreatment for at-risk adults 18 years and older and provides ongoing case management services and coordinates resources and services with various community providers. In this role, you will perform entry level social case work services for Adult Protective Services (APS), including ongoing case management, investigation, assessment, service coordination, guardianship and financial management for disabled and/or elderly adults at risk of abuse, neglect and exploitation. This position involves investigation of new allegations of mistreatment including initial needs assessment, ascertaining nature and extent of complaint and severity of problems, and interviewing defined clients and/or family members to elicit information to determine client's/family's medical, employment, economic, educational, and emotional history. As a successful candidate, you should have the ability to work in a high volume, fast paced environment, be knowledgeable of community resources available for referrals, and have knowledge of and comfort level with computers and systems to be able to learn and use new systems. You should have high energy, excellent time management skills, and a strong commitment to protecting vulnerable populations. The Adult Protective Services Social Case Worker: Performs case management activities involving complex problems/cases, assesses individual and family needs, develops appropriate service and/or case plan, and provides counseling, referral, and placement services Conducts initial needs assessment, ascertains nature and extent of complaint and severity of problems, and interviews defined clients and/or family members to elicit information to determine client's/family's medical, employment, economic, educational, and emotional history Conducts investigations into allegations of mistreatment. This involves interviewing all parties who may have knowledge of the mistreatment including all alleged perpetrators. Works in collaboration with law enforcement to complete investigations when appropriate Develops and implements a case plan that provides a variety of social services and referrals to meet social, behavioral, medical, and/or psychological needs, recommends and refers clients to appropriate support agencies and programs, and provides continuous counseling and crisis intervention to achieve objectives Establishes, maintains, and coordinates services and activities with relevant community agencies, monitors and evaluates activities of agencies contracted to provide a variety of social services, and evaluates progress of placements and/or other service Represents the department in accordance with Volume 30 and city rules and regulations Maintains case records and supporting documentation in compliance with state and county standards Testifies in court by providing expert testimony and preparing comprehensive reports and evidentiary documentation to support Probate Court involvement and potential appointment of guardianship/conservatorship authority Performs other related duties as assigned What Youll Bring We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level. Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics: Strong self-starter and organizational skills Superior critical thinking and time management skills Solid interpersonal and communication skills The ability to represent the organization in several different settings A positive, professional, and proactive attitude Required Minimum Qualifications Education requirement: Requirements as set forth in Colorado Department of Human Services Volume 7 and/or Volume 30 regulations Experience Requirement: Professional, internship, or volunteer work experience in a human services related agency, as required by Colorado Department of Human Services Volume 7 and/or Volume 30 regulations Education/Experience Equivalency: No substitution of experience for education is permitted. Additional appropriate education may be substituted for experience requirements Licensure: Requires a valid Drivers License at the time of application. Requires post-hire completion of certification requirements to be a social case worker in Adult Protective Services in accordance with CDHS regulations. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment Denver Human Services works to ensure that all employees are paid equitably. Please ensure your resume is complete and accurate and that it includes all of your relevant work experience and education including job titles, description of assigned duties and all dates of employment periods that you would want to be considered when determining an offer amount. NOTE: Please attach your official or unofficial transcripts of your completed undergraduate and/or graduate degree and list of professional references to your application in the required attachment section. Application Deadline This position is expected to stay open until April 12th. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than April 12th at midnight to ensure consideration. About Everything Else Job Profile CS2686 Social Case Worker To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here. Position Type Unlimited Position Salary Range $60,064.00 - $99,105.00 Target Pay Although our full pay range is included above, the target hiring range for this position is $62,000 - $66,000 based on education and experience. Agency Denver Human Services Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor. The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact Jobs@Denvergov.org with three business days notice. Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S. For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish. With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. See yourself experiencing growth and balance. See yourself being respected and valued. See yourself belonging here. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. Your journey starts right here. #SeeYourselfHere Never miss Dever Jobssign up for job alerts now!