Job description

• Salary based on level of education
• additional pay for speaking some languages
• Works independently and consistently exercises discretion and sound judgment in conducting investigations and protective services to victims of abuse, neglect and exploitation to elderly individuals, people with disabilities (ages 18-59) and their families following the Illinois Department on Aging and Area Agency on Aging Adult Protective Services (APS) program standards and reporting procedures. Position rotates 24 hour on call for emergency clients;if on call,must maintain availability on a 24/7 basis by phone.
• Complies fully with all APS regulations and program plan requirements which may include required time frames for priority level cases, and substantiated cases,and all service activity. Utilizes a variety of clinical modalities to engage and intervene with client,family members and others involved.
• Prepares comprehensive initial intake, investigation reports, quarterly reassessment and closeouts on Adult Protective cases through manual/computerized assessment, case notes, and forms according to contract, funder and agency requirements.
• Maintains up-to-date and accurate client files and databases, as required by agency/programmatic policies and procedures, professional standards, and external requirements of all relevant regulatory,licensing or accrediting bodies.
• Provides thorough client updates during supervision as well as immediately notifying the supervisor of any risk of harm issues related to the client. Works with the Multi-Disciplinary Team Advisory Group and utilizes their input in casework.
• Refers clients for required services, advocates for their needs, and ensures timely follow up regarding their receipt of services.
• Completes all required and applicable training to maintain APS certification.
• Presents Adult Protective Services education and awareness information to community agencies, organizations and groups. May chair/ lead community education and outreach activities.
• May assist in orienting and training new staff.
• May conduct intake services when needed.
• Must be able to drive, have own car and have minimum vehicle insurance. Position requires home/community visits. Federal mileage reimbursement rate paid for business mileage incurred.
• Travel within state required for training.

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and consideration for employment is made without regard to: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age (including, but not limited to: employment services to all persons 55 years old and over in accordance to the Older Americans Act, as amended and the Illinois Act on Aging and their applicable rules and regulations pursuant thereto) order of protection status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status including veterans, sexual orientation including gender identity, family medical history, unfavorable discharge from the military service, genetic testing or genetic information regarding the employee or a family member or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.

Must be able to:

Climb up and down up to 4 flights of stairs at a time.

Lift up to 25 pounds.

Push and pull objects up to 50 pounds.

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

Typical end time:

• 5PM

Typical start time:

• 8AM

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $39,100.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Staff are provided a variety of PPE for themselves and for clients. Staggering days of when staff need to report to the office. Staff currently working a hybrid schedule/working remotely.

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to go thru a background check?
• Do you have a valid drivers license?
• Do you have or have access to reliable transportation that can be accessed daily to travel anywhere within Lake County and occasionally within the State of IL?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• relevant: 1 year (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Required)

Work Location: In person

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