Adult Protective Services Intake Specialist, As-Needed (PRN Position), Sundays thru Saturdays

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Adult Protective Services, Intake Specialist, (As Needed for Coverage, PRN Position), Sundays thru Saturdays, Coverage as Needed, week day afternoons, evenings, third shift and mornings.

The Center for Prevention of Abuse (CFPA) is seeking a passionate individual to join our team as a part-time Adult Protective Services Intake Specialist. Our mission at CFPA is to help all people live free from violence and abuse, and our Adult Protective Services Intake Specialist is essential in bringing that mission to life.

The APS Intake Specialist is responsible for receiving and assessing allegations of abuse, neglect, financial exploitation and self-neglect of individuals who are elderly or disabled. The APS Intake Specialist actively engages each caller to allow for thorough assessment of verbal allegations and reports of abuse, neglect, financial exploitation and self-neglect. The APS Intake Specialist evaluates the urgency or seriousness of allegations based on reported information, assigns risk level, notifies supervisor and initiates emergency response when it is determined the alleged victim is at imminent risk and cannot secure their safety.

The APS Intake Specialist assigns and forwards cases to appropriate APS agencies for investigation and enters reports that meet intake criteria into electronic case management information system. The APS Intake Specialist also ensures each call and associated documentation is processed and completed within established time parameters.

The APS Intake Specialist must maintain accurate data and timely documentation for CFPA and ensure confidentiality of agency information.

A two-year associate’s certificate in health, social sciences, social work, health care administration, gerontology or criminal justice or two years documented experience in the aging field is preferred.

Must be passionate about CFPA’s mission, work well independently and as a team, demonstrate non-abusive behavior in both public and professional life, have exceptional written and verbal communication skills and possess basic computer skills.

At CFPA, we believe everyone deserves peace – every day, everywhere, any time – at home, in the workplace, at school and out in the community.

A pioneer in providing services to victims of violence, CFPA has grown from a single rape crisis hotline that started in 1975 to a highly respected statewide leader in working to end abuse and break the cycle of generational violence. CFPA is the only agency in the entire state sanctioned to provide its combined services of Domestic Violence, Sexual Abuse/Assault, Human Trafficking, Adult Protective Services, and Prevention Education under one roof. CFPA operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, and all victim services are free and confidential.

CFPA welcomes and encourages persons of color and LGBTQ+ persons to apply for open positions within our organization. CFPA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability in its policies or procedures.

For more information about the Center for Prevention of Abuse, please visit www.centerforpreventionofabuse.org.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.95 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person