JOB REQUIREMENTS: Human Service Worker - Adult Protective ServicesMilwaukee, WI, USA Req #1468 Tuesday, January 2, 2024 Interested injoining Milwaukee County? Milwaukee County is searching for authenticpeople who are out to change the game and bring their whole selves towork every day. Milwaukee County oversees operations from our Airport,Behavioral Health, Child Support Enforcement, Combined Court Operations,Sheriffs Department, Community Reintegration Center, Human Services,Parks, Public Safety, Public Works, Fleet Operations, Transportation,and at the Zoo. Our departments are also dedicated to our Seniors in theDepartment on Aging, those with Disabilities, and Veterans Affairs. Ouremployees also remain committed to serve the cultural, human,recreational and social needs of the entire community. Milwaukee Countyoffers a wide variety of interesting jobs for people who want to make adifference in our community. Milwaukee County provides a competitivebenefit package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.If disabilityrelated accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936. We aresearching for Changemakers to come and join our team and discover ourdiverse and versatile community of independent spirits and uniquetalents, we are redefining the way you think about Milwaukee County!Human Service Worker Department of Health & Human Services Hourly Range:\$22.57 - \$30.99 Posting will expire on Tuesday, January 16th, 2023 JOBSUMMARY: The Human Service Worker (HSW) for Adult Protective Services(APS) is responsible for assessing and evaluating the allegations ofabuse, neglect, and financial exploitation of individuals withintellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities ages 18 and up.Comprehensive evaluation includes determination of risk factors,competency, assessing validity of allegations, and determining whetherallegations are substantiated per WI Administrative Code Chapter 55. JOBDUTIES: Interview individuals alleging maltreatment, assess/determinesafety of victim, determine disposition of allegations. Investigatecomplaints of abuse, neglect, financial exploitation. Take correctiveaction, coordinate with collateral contacts family, case managers,lawyers. Communicate with clients, family members and other interestedparties to gather social, functional, physical, and mental informationfor evaluation. Make referrals to Publicly Funded Long Term Care... Forfull info follow application link. Milwaukee County is an EqualOpportunity/E-verify employer committed to diversity and all qualifiedapplicants will receive consideration for employment and will not bediscriminated against based on age, race, color, religion, sex, sexualorientation, gender identity, national origin, disability geneticinformation or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-freeworkplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing, backgroundchecks and pre-employment physicals subject to job requirements.***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:ipc.us/t/62A8CDEA26E24C3F