Waukesha County is recruiting for a full-time social worker for the Adult Protective Services (APS) Unit.
APS is a unit within the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Waukesha County Health and Human Services. Waukesha County Adult Protective Services works with adults (18 years and older) with disabilities and elder adults (60 and older) in Waukesha County who are at risk and/or experiencing some form of abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation. The primary role and responsibility of an Adult Protective Services Social Worker is to investigate and intervene in reports of abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation as guided by WI State Statutes (46.90, Ch 54, and Ch 55). The goal is to link persons at risk, or currently experiencing, abuse and neglect with protective services in the least restrictive means to promote their best possible quality of life. Social workers work with adult clients across the lifespan that present with a variety of risks to their health safety and well-being to determine the most appropriate course of intervention to meet their individual needs. Every action taken by Adult Protective Services must balance the duty to protect the safety of a vulnerable adult with respecting a competent adult's right to self-determination. Adult protective services social workers work closely with the court to provide legal protection of incompetent adults through a variety of court interventions including court ordered guardianships and protective placements into residential facilities.
Strong candidates for the open position will meet minimum qualifications for the position and have for following knowledge and/or experience:
Under supervision, to perform professional work involving the delivery of social work services to individuals and families in need of counseling and referral services; and to perform other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential Knowledge and Abilities
You must meet these minimum Training and Experience requirements: