Protective Services Specialist, Plymouth

Job Description

Job Description

OCES is growing!

We are expanding to 11 more towns covering the south shore area, including Quincy, Braintree, Weymouth, etc.

OCES supports older adults and individuals with disabilities by providing vital information and coordination of services. By promoting healthy, safe living for our consumers, we hope to allow them to stay active and engaged in their lives and in their own communities for as long as possible.

Our mission : Through the talents of an experienced and diverse workforce, OCES supports the independence and dignity of older adults and individuals with disabilities by providing essential information and services that promote healthy, safe living which positively impacts our community.

We are seeking a Protective Services Specialist to provide primary screening of intakes to protective services, perform training and quality assurance activities and assist with administrative tasks

What you'll do:

• Review and evaluate protective services intake reports
• Communicate with Centralized Intake Unit regarding intakes
• Consult with Program staff on issues of potential abuse
• Elicit and document accurate information pertaining to the possible abuse/neglect of elders
• Perform activities including training to ensure program effectiveness and quality assurance
• Scan case-related documents and attach appropriately to electronic system record
• Perform general administrative duties
• Demonstrate OCES Core Values

What you'll bring:

• Your passion for helping others and desire to make a difference
• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field. Current Social Work License preferred.
• Two years' social service work experience, preferably in protective services or related
• Knowledge of the social, emotional and physical processes of aging
• Ability to interpret, understand and adhere to complex regulations, standards and procedures

What you'll get:

• Ability to work with an enthusiastic team of like-minded individuals
• Opportunity to develop professionally in your chosen career
• Great work/life balance: 35-hour work week with some flexibility; standard M-F workweek
• Hybrid work environment (home, office and home visits).
• Exceptional benefits: health benefits available on day 1; generous paid time off policies; company paid LTD and life insurances, 401K plan

Apply Today!

OCES is an open, welcoming organization that respects our diversity. We encourage all qualified people to apply!