Title Description:
General Description and Conditions of Work:
To receive and investigate reports of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of adults 60 years of age or older and incapacitated adults age 18 or older in their homes, community and facility settings; stop and reduce the risk of adult abuse, neglect and exploitation through assessment and observation of the adult's physical health, mental health, cognitive functioning, behavior, functional health, environment, financial situation, and formal/informal supports; provide intensive, short term interventions such as arranging for health, housing, social and legal services; maximize functioning and independence and prevent loss of life or health. Assists in providing emergency shelter as mandated and required.
KNOWLEDGE OF: Social work principles and practices; process of aging and geriatrics; human behavior; stages of change and motivational interviewing; effective communication; crisis intervention; current social issues and related interventions for issues such as homelessness, domestic violence, food insecurity, substance abuse, healthcare availability, and mental illness; empowerment theory; strengths based assessment and service delivery; team building; evidenced based practices; abuse, neglect and exploitation and intervention strategies; service planning; monitoring and evaluation; community resources; court procedures; Virginia laws.
SKILLS IN: Use of personal computer, hardware and software programs; operation of general office equipment and motor vehicle.
DEMONSTRATED ABILITY TO Review and interpret policy; identify abuse, neglect, and exploitation; assess risk, safety and capacity; conduct thorough investigations in an individual's home, community, or facility; maintain accurate records, maintain effective working relationships with clients and professionals; use evidenced based practices; work effectively with clients who have varying socioeconomic status', cultures, morals, and values; make appropriate and prompt referrals for a variety of housing, mental health, physical health, legal, substance abuse treatment, and financial services; attend court hearings and provide professional testimony; prepare written reports; respond to emergency cases to stabilize the situation; develop client-centered, solution focused service plans with the least restriction to the adult's liberty.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in human services field or minimum of a bachelor’s degree in any field and a minimum of two years of appropriate and related experience in a Human Services area (Section 22VAC4-670-20 of the Administrative Code of Virginia.)
Special Requirements:
Applicants may be subject to a Criminal History Background search, Central Registry search, DMV/driving record check, and/or pre-employment drug screen.
This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, employment verification and references, verification of education (relevant to employment), credit checks (relevant to employment) and other checks requested by the hiring authority.
All offers are contingent upon satisfactory results of the required checks and screening.
Possession of a valid driver’s license in the Commonwealth of Virginia and a driving record demonstrating responsible motor vehicle operation practices.
Driving records must meet agency requirements.
Employee must be willing to work in the community emergency shelter in the event of a natural disaster or emergency.
APPLICATIONS AND REFERENCES FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH THIS WEBSITE. MAILED, EMAILED, FAXED, OR HAND-DELIVERED APPLICATIONS, RESUMES AND REFERNCES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. A RESUEM MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH THE APPLICATION. Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information provided. Applications must include complete work history.
The Commonwealth of Virginia is located in the South Atlantic region of the United States. It was the 10th state to be admitted to the Union on June 25, 1788. Home to approximately 8 million residents, Virginia is the 12th most populous state in the United States. The capital is Richmond, and its most populous city is Virginia Beach.
The narrative history of the Commonwealth of Virginia often begins with the founding of Jamestown in 1607, near what is now modern day Williamsburg, Virginia. Jamestown became the first permanent English settlement in the New World, and the Virginia General Assembly, established on July 30, 1619, is now recognized as the oldest legislative body in the western hemisphere. When Virginia became a royal colony in 1624, the robust tobacco trade that had been developing in Virginia helped establish the American colonies as a powerful economic force. During the American Revolution, Virginia witnessed the final surrender of British forces at Yorktown and later became known as the birthplace of many revolution-era figures and future American presidents, including George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. To date, 8 United States presidents have been born in Virginia, more than in any other state.
The modern government of Virginia is nearly identical in structure to the federal government, and is divided into 3 branches, these being the executive, legislative, and judiciary branches. The Virginia General Assembly is comprised of the 100-member House of Delegates and the 40-member Senate. A governor and lieutenant governor are elected every 4 years. Governors cannot be elected to or serve consecutive terms. Virginia’s judicial system consists of the Supreme Court of Virginia and the Court of Appeals of Virginia, the Circuit Courts, and the lower General District Courts and the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts. Virginia has 13 electoral votes in presidential elections, and possesses 11 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.
