HYBRID ROLE- $1,500 SIGN-ON BONUS!

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　　Our mission is to empower and advocate for those impacted by aging and disability.  We offer information and supportive services that enhance health, well-being, and independence.

　　Learn more about us. (https://www.minutemansenior.org)

　　BENEFITS:

　　We provide a generous benefits package that includes health, dental, vision insurance, 3 weeks’ vacation to start, 13 paid holidays (including a floating day off), generous sick time, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, a 403(b) retirement plan along with the benefit of a flexible work schedule, and working with a great team of colleagues. 

　　POSITION SUMMARY:

　　The Elder Protective Services Worker evaluates allegations of abuse or neglect, performs protective interventions, recommends protective program placements, and provides casework services for elderly clients facing abuse, substance abuse including alcohol and other drugs, neglect by a caretaker, financial exploitation, or self-neglect. Please note: Due to the need for occasional quick response, we require our Protective Service Workers to live within 35 minutes from our service area.

　　$1500 sign-on bonus 

　　ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

　　Receive and assess reports of abuse, neglect or financial exploitation in a timely manner as defined under the regulations governing the protective services program.

　　 Conduct field visits to assess needs and provide case work services to client population.

　　Work closely with community agencies and organizations including first responders, community safety personnel and medical professionals to identify needs, locate resources, and set up service network to meet needs.

　　Maintain case records; collect information for program monitoring and evaluation.

　　QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL HAVE

　　Either a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Criminal Justice, Psychology or related field and 2 years’ crisis intervention, domestic violence or witness advocate experience.

　　OR

　　A Master’s Degree in Social Work, Criminal Justice, Psychology, or related field and 1 year of crisis intervention experience.

　　OR

　　Significant related experience or skill could be considered for candidates without a Bachelors Degree ( LPN, past work with population)

　　Experience with elders and/or people with disabilities

　　Ability to independently, organize work, take initiative, and meet timeframes

　　In crisis intervention including knowledge of housing, mental health and substance abuse helpful

　　Experience working in victim/witness advocacy, substance abuse, child protective services, District Attorney's office, domestic violence shelter, abuse investigation, group home or other related position is helpful

　　Knowledge of and sensitivity to issues related to the aging process or past work for an ASAP also helpful

　　About Us

　　For over 45 years Minuteman Senior Services has been helping older and disabled adults age with independence and dignity in the setting of their choice which is most often their own homes and communities. We have been supporting caregivers, local and long distance, who want to do the right thing for their loved ones and need help and advice as they balance the competing demands of family, work and self.

　　We offer over 20 programs and services and are continually improving and expanding. Our consumers give us very high marks as do our professional colleagues and that is very important to us. With over 140 employees, 900+ volunteers and over 70 subcontracted service providers that make up our vendor network we bring a lot of expertise, experience and resources.

　　Learn more by visiting our website: https://www.minutemansenior.org

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