SALARY RANGE
$27.49 - $42.11
WORK ASSIGNMENT DETAILS
Waukesha County is recruiting for a part-time Senior Care Manager 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 of Adult Protective Services is to investigate and respond to reports of abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation as guided by WI State Statutes (46.90, Ch 54, and Ch 55). The ADRC Specialist will assist the unit by providing support for the Intake functions of the unit.
The Senior Care Manager's main responsibilities will include:
Taking APS reports and referrals in the ADRC Call Center.
Providing outreach to persons referred who are at risk of abuse or neglect and in need of community-based resources.
Data entry to electronic record (Avatar)
Strong candidates will meet minimum qualifications for the position and have the following knowledge and/or experience:
Direct work with vulnerable adult populations including adults with developmental disability, adults with chronic mental health and/or substance abuse concerns; older or frail elderly; and persons with dementia.
Experience in working in an ADRC or working knowledge of programs and services provided through Waukesha County ADRC.
Experience with and or knowledge of Wisconsin Statutes 51, 54, 55, and 46.90.
Knowledge of social work skills for assessment, case planning, and documentation.
Professional skills in communicating and collaborating with a variety of stakeholders including law enforcement, court personnel, human services professionals and other community stakeholders.
A professional value of providing strength based and trauma informed services to promote a person’s self-determination for service delivery.
CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION
To view the full classification specification for Senior Care Manager click here .
Minimum Training & Experience Requirements
1. A bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university in sociology, social work, psychology, nursing, criminal justice, or a closely related field.
2. Two years of responsible work experience in social work, counseling, nursing, criminal justice, or a closely related field.
3. A master’s degree in social work, nursing, psychology, criminal justice, or a closely related field may substitute for one year of the work experience.
4. Social work certification may substitute for one year of work experience.
5. Valid driver’s license.
To view the full classification specification for Care Manager click here .
Minimum Training & Experience Requirements
1. A bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university in sociology, social work, psychology, nursing, criminal justice, or a closely related field.
2. Valid driver's license.
3. One year of related work experience in social work, counseling, nursing, criminal justice, or a closely related field.
About Us:
Waukesha County prides itself on operating in a business-like manner and is recognized as a leader delivering high quality services with competence and skill. With our vision of "Leading the Way", we value teamwork and collaboration, ethics and diversity, communication, efficiency and cost savings, innovation, and the wellbeing of our staff and the citizens we serve. Employees are provided professional development opportunities and encouragement to learn and practice continuous improvement and LEAN principles as we regularly ask ourselves "Is there a better way?"
Location:
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