Social Worker-Elder Abuse Prevention

Elder Abuse Prevention Program Counselor

Lifespan is a trusted, mission-driven, regional nonprofit dedicated to helping older adults take on the challenges and opportunities of longer life. We are a great place to work where staff can grow personally and professionally in a supportive and inclusive environment.

STATUS: Non-exempt, full-time (37.5 hours/week)

HOURLY RATE: $24.00

SUMMARY

Provides counseling and case management for clients of the Elder Abuse Prevention Program and their families. Presents educational and training seminars on elder mistreatment and related subjects to professionals and other groups within the community.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Program Operations

• Provides information and referral services.
• Provides comprehensive assessments of the medical/social needs of older adults and their caregivers/family in their home environment.
• Conducts investigations of elder abuse allegations in collaboration with community partners such as Adult Protective Services and law enforcement.
• Develops comprehensive service plans.
• Presents cases to the elder abuse Enhanced Multidisciplinary Team as needed.
• Provides support for special projects of the Elder Abuse Prevention Program.
• Maintains professional standards, including accurate record keeping.
• Prepares and submits reports as required in a timely manner.
• Conducts community presentations and professional training on topics relating to the identification of elder mistreatment and related topics.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge and skills by attending ongoing conferences, trainings, and seminars with the approval of the Division Leader and within the financial resources of the program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in social work or equivalent degree required, Master's degree in social work or equivalent degree preferred. Experience in aging services preferred.

EXPERIENCE: Two years in social work, with at least one year of experience in gerontological social work or aging services preferred.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

· Must be able to meet with clients in their homes.

· Travel within the Finger Lakes region required.

· A portion of the work is performed at a desk or at a personal computer station.

· Verbal, written and telephone communication skills are required.

· Group training and public speaking skills required.

· Strong written and computer skills needed.

· Ability to maintain composure under strict deadlines and difficult situations.

· Ability to work in multicultural situations.

Lifespan offers great benefits including:

If working 37.5 hours, the following benefits are available

Vacation (21 days)

Sick (10 days)

Personal Time (3 Days)

Holidays (11)

Medical Insurance (3 options)

Dental Insurance (2 options)

Vision (2 options)

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account with company contribution

403(b) Retirement Program

Hybrid Work Schedule may be available after successfully completing the probationary period

If working less than 37.5 hours, accrued time is pro-rated.

Salary/Hourly Rate

Multiple factors will be considered for salary/hourly determination including, years of relevant service, skills required, education, and internal equity.

Lifespan is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, affirms in policy and practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, gender identity/expression or any other protected characteristic. Lifespan will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical and mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with