Protective Services Caseworker

Protective Services CaseworkerEarly career and experienced human services professionals are encouraged to consider an exceptional career opportunity. A full-time Protective Services Caseworker position is now available with Liberty Healthcare and the Pennsylvania Adult Protective Services Program.As a Protective Services Caseworker you will actively contribute to the program's mission which is to detect, prevent, reduce and eliminate abuse, neglect, exploitation, and abandonment of adults who are living with disabilities.Your daily work will involve:Traveling throughout the region with a focus on Westmoreland County and surrounding countiesConducting investigations in residencesInterviewing individuals and gathering informationIdentifying, mitigating, and eliminating areas of risk to the individualDocumenting findings and writing reportsDeveloping service plans, coordinating services, and managing cases to closureThis is a field-based role that comes with a high degree of autonomy, some flexibility in your work schedule, and occasional work into the evening.You can expect:$48,000 per year (paid $23.08 per hour)Opportunities to supplement income through overtime30 days of paid time off annually for holidays, vacation, sick and personal leaveHealth, dental, vision, disability, and life insuranceMileage reimbursement for approved work-related travelA detailed overview of benefits is available at libertyhealthcare.com.As a new hire, you will receive formal adult protective services training and over time you will gain outstanding resume building experience. Dedicated top performers can look forward to opportunities for advancement and consideration of promotion into leadership roles.Liberty considers recent graduates as well as early career and experienced human service professionals. A bachelor's degree in social work, criminal justice or a human service field is preferred but not required if you have experience in one of these areas:Service Coordinator, Supports Coordinator, Program Specialist or Case Manager rolesChild, Family and Youth Services or Older Adult Protective ServicesBehavioral / mental health or developmental disabilities servicesLaw enforcement (e.g. police, parole, and probation)Field-based healthcare or human services rolesYou must be able to navigate emotionally challenging situations while exercising compassion and resilience. Since you will be required to travel throughout the region, you must have your own insured vehicle.The Pennsylvania Adult Protective Services program is a collaborative partnership between the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and Liberty Healthcare Corporation - a Pennsylvania based organization that is nationally recognized for supporting people who are living with disabilities.Liberty Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer which gives all qualified applicants consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.If you are ready to make an impact and be a part of something special – click apply now!