What are the responsibilities and job description for the Protective Services Rep position at NCHC?
The Protective Services Representative is responsible for coordinating necessary action for the appointment of a guardian and protective services or placement, including required evaluations, organizing follow-up, completely court reports for cases on an assigned caseload and conducting adult/elder abuse/neglect investigations.
This is a full-time, in person position. The starting pay for this role is $27.00 and up, based on experience.
Who We Are:
North Central Health Care is an organization serving Langlade, Lincoln and Marathon counties within the fields of mental health treatment, addiction services, long term care, short term care, physical therapy, crisis stabilization and so much more. We have amazing employees who provide exceptional care and want to add to our team.
What You’ll Do:
- Completes adult at risk intakes and investigations, including emergency and crisis situations.
- Completes required court appearances and provides effective testimony.
- Completes necessary court reports and follow up for assigned caseload. Meets mandatory timeframes, timely notification of changes and accomplishes court order changes in accordance with State statutes.
- Evaluates and applies applicable statutes and collateral assessments to formulate comprehensive evaluations, protective placement reviews and make recommendations to the court for least restrictive services.
- Evaluates and assesses client needs and refer to appropriate services/agencies/providers.
- Coordinates petitions for guardianships and protective services or placement and all proceedings and actions.
- Consults with attorneys, medical professionals, mental health, and other social service professionals to ensure an interdisciplinary approach to care
- Balances client rights with protections of guardianship and protective placement for incompetent people and clients’ right to self-determination.
- Maintains professional boundaries in all interactions.
- Demonstrates ability to maintain initial caseload while intervening on at risk cases and completing case review.
What You Bring:
Minimum Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field, earned from an accredited four-year college or university
Minimum Work Experience:
- One to three years of experience in social work or human services related field.
Driving Requirements:
- Valid unrestricted driver's license and appropriate auto insurance coverage as required by North Central Health Care
- Must have the use of a personal vehicle, mileage reimbursement available at federal rate
Preferred Qualifications:
- Three to five years of social work experience with emphasis on protective and/or adult services.
- Social Work Certification (CSW)
- Working knowledge of Wisconsin DHS Chapters 54, 55, 46.90 and 51.
What You’ll Get:
- This is a full-time, in person position. The pay range for this role is $27.00 and up, based on experience.
- This job is full-time and in person.
- PTO, paid holidays, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, on-site bistro and cafeteria, pharmacy, newly updated facility, life insurance, accident insurance, hospital insurance, employee assistance program, employee discounts.
- As an employee of NCHC, you could be eligible for the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). The WRS is a hybrid defined benefit plan. It contains elements of both a 401(k) or defined contribution plan and a defined benefit plan. Participating staff contribute 6.95% and NCHC will match this at 100% each pay period!
In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, NCHC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. North Central Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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