Protective Caseworker
We are currently looking to hire a
Protective Services Worker
Elder Services of Cape Cod & the Islands welcomes everyone, without exception!
ESCCI is a nonprofit, community-based organization dedicated to promoting welfare, enhancing the quality of life, and maintaining the dignity of elders in Barnstable, Dukes (except Gosnold), and Nantucket Counties. The organization acts as a central source for information and referral, as an advocate, collaborator, and catalyst, as a coordinator of services and care, as an educator, and as a provider of direct services.
Our incredible benefits package includes:
- Comprehensive health insurance with employer-paid deductible, employee’s responsible for portion of premium deducted from pay
- 3 weeks’ vacation accrual, 3 weeks sick accrual, 5 personal days (prorated for part time)
- 12 paid holidays
- 403b retirement with 6% Employer salary contribution
- Option to work 1 or 2 days remotely, based on department need AND option to work 4-day work week (after completion of probation period)
- …and so much more -visit our website for a complete list of benefits.
The Protective Services Worker is responsible for crisis intervention, advocacy, and management of service delivery to resolve the crisis issues and protect the safety and security needs of the elderly within the parameters of the program. Monday- Friday, 9a-5p, 34 hours per week plus unpaid one hour lunch each day. $37.36 per hour.
What do you need to be considered for this position?
- Ability to collaborate, take initiative, provide/receive feedback.
- Ability to communicate, build rapport and work with the elderly and community resources
- Ability to work independently and professionally.
- Excellent computer skills required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Valid MA driver’s license and car required
- A Master’s degree from an accredited school in social work, psychology, counseling, human development, nursing, or gerontology plus at least 1 year of experience in counseling or case management preferably in a PS or crisis intervention capacity OR a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school (in above listed fields) plus at least 2 years’ experience.
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds.
- Valid MA driver’s license, and car required to travel daily throughout the service area, training and meetings. Occasional off-Cape travel.
Please apply online at escci.org/employment- scroll down then click on the Career Center button. We look forward to learning more about you!
Elder Services is committed to equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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