Adult Protective Services Social Worker
Job Summary:
Within the parameters of federal, state, county and agency guidelines, procedures and laws, performs social work activities for Adult Protective Services. All duties are performed under the guidance and direction of the Social
Services Director and Social Worker Supervisor.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Is part of a Social Worker on-call rotation that responds with law enforcement to after‐hour adult‐at‐risk crisis calls, after-hour child protective services reports and makes placements as necessary; after-hour juvenile justice office intakes involving secure and non-secure placements.
2. Conducts State of Wisconsin Chapter 55 protective placement and Chapter 54/880 guardianship investigations.
Prepares appropriate documentation and court reports. Testifies in court as needed and appropriate.
3. Conducts elder-at-risk and adult-at-risk investigations and prepares all appropriate court reports and documentation. Testifies in court as needed and appropriate.
4. Maintains case records to include pertinent, current, accurate information and correspondence, reports and
other required documents.
5. Develops appropriate case plans with follow‐up and revisions as needed.
6. Works with the 51.42 Board/Human Service Center, Public Health, the ADRC, Family Care, law enforcement and other appropriate agencies to assure services are provided that are in the best interest of the client and the community.
7. With the Director’s approval, participates in meetings and on committees appropriate to Adult Protective Services issues.
8. With the Director’s approval, provides training and education to other agencies and the general public on Adult Protective Services issues.
9. Consults with supervision on cases, including case status.
10. Attends required training.
11. Provides mentoring as requested and required to coworkers.
12. Assists with emergency planning activities, such as registration, relocation and shelter for persons subject to
disasters. Participates in on‐call for emergencies as advised by the Emergency Management Department.
13. All other duties as assigned.
WORK REQUIREMENTS AND CHARACTERISTICS:
A. Education/Knowledge:
4 Year College Degree Required – Major field of study or emphasis: Related field ‐ Accredited school of social work or educational program as approved by the State of Wisconsin Social Work Licensure law.
B. Licensure/Certification:
Required:
– Valid WI Driver’s license and adequate auto insurance.
– Current State of Wisconsin Social Work license or acquire the license within the six month probationary period.
– Within six month probationary period must successfully complete all assigned training programs.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIRED TO PERFORM POSITION:
– Ability to work with the public in a friendly, helpful, courteous and cooperative manner.
– Ability to represent the agency to the public in a non‐ judgmental and non‐detrimental manner.
– Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds with understanding and respect.
– Ability to maintain agency and client confidentiality at all times.
– Knowledge of the economic and social conditions of the county.
– Ability to learn and apply state and federal program guidelines and laws.
– Ability to work independently (without constant supervision and specific assignment) and cooperatively with
others.
– Must be proficient in, and display: organization, prioritization, written and interpersonal communication,
moderately difficult math skills, and knowledge and use of contemporary office procedures and equipment.
Deadline Note: Vilas County requires that all applicants fill out our application. It can be found at www.workforvilascounty.com