What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adult Protective Services Specialist position at City of Winchester, VA?
Salary : $52,249.60 - $67,204.80 Annually
Location : Winchester, VA
Job Type : Full-time Classified
Job Number : 01178
Department : Department of Social Services
Division : Social Services Family Services Division
Opening Date : 12 / 19 / 2024
Closing Date : 1 / 19 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Eastern
Description
Are you looking for a rewarding career in human services? Do you enjoy getting out into the community and working directly with adults and their families? As an Adult Protective Services Specialist with the Winchester Department of Social Services, you will the opportunity to ensure adults over 60 and adults over 18 who are incapacitated can live free of abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
We'd love to hear from you if you :
- Are motivated by helping vulnerable adults stay safe and supporting their right to self determination
- Respond well to the unexpected and are able to roll with punches
- Have a positive attitude and are resilient in the fact of challenges
- Are a natural problem-solver and excel at working through tricky situations
- Enjoy working as part of a team
- Are proactive and persistent - whatever it takes to get the job done!
- Are organized and able to keep up with documentation and paperwork
Duties and Responsibilities :
Requirements :
The City of Winchester is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other classification protected by law.
This position is eligible for benefits. To find out more click
In order to process a background check in the recruitment process, what is your date of birth?
Do you have a valid driver's license?
Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Human Services field (Example : Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Counseling)?
If no, do you have a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in another field of study?
How many years of relevant work experience in social work, counseling, or family and child development do you have?
Required Question
Salary : $52,250 - $67,205
