Job Description

Early career and experienced human services professionals are encouraged to consider an available full-time Protective Services Case Worker position with Liberty Healthcare and the Pennsylvania Adult Protective Services Program.

The mission of this program is to detect, prevent, reduce and eliminate abuse, neglect, exploitation, and abandonment of adults who are living with disabilities.

Key responsibilities

As a Protective Services Case Worker, you will focus on ensuring the safety and wellbeing of others.

Each day you will travel throughout the region and conduct investigations in residences. You will interview individuals to determine if reports of need are substantiated, then document your findings, develop service plans, and manage cases through to closure.

This is very important work that leads to a high degree of job satisfaction though serving and protecting others.

What can I expect in this role?

Starting pay is approximately $48,000 (paid $23.08 per hour) with opportunities to earn additional income by working optional overtime and taking on additional cases.

You will earn 30 days of paid time off annually which you may use for holidays, vacation, personal time, and sick leave. Other benefits are also offered. Adult protective services training is provided to new hires.

You will enjoy a high degree of autonomy in this role with some flexibility in your work schedule and occasional work into the evenings.

Dedicated and hardworking top performers can look forward to opportunities for advancement and consideration of promotion into future leadership roles.

Do I qualify for this position?

Liberty considers both experienced human services professionals and entry level applicants, so recent grads and those anticipating graduation this spring are encouraged to apply.

A bachelor’s degree in social work, criminal justice or another human services field is preferred but not required if you have relevant experience in any of these areas:

• Service Coordinator, Supports Coordinator, Program Specialist or Case Manger roles

• Child, Family and Youth Services or Older Adult Protective Services

• Behavioral / mental health or developmental disabilities services

• Law enforcement

• Field-based healthcare or human services roles

Since you will be required to travel locally and regionally, you must have your own vehicle. Work-related mileage and toll expenses are reimbursed.

About the PA APS program and Liberty Healthcare

The Pennsylvania Adult Protective Services (PA APS) program is administered by the PA Department of Human Services and operated by Liberty Healthcare – an organization with significant experience supporting people who are living with disabilities.

Liberty Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer which gives all qualified applicants consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are among our organization’s deepest-held values. Many of Liberty’s Protective Services Case Workers work through collaborative partnerships with Advance Sourcing Concepts and CGT, highly respected women and Veteran-owned diverse businesses.

I’m interested – how do I apply?

Click Apply and submit your resume for immediate consideration.

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