Senior Care Manager (may underfill as Care Manager)

Salary Range $27.49 - $42.11

Work Assignment Details

Waukesha County is recruiting for a part-time Senior Care Manager for the Adult Protective Services (APS) Unit. APS is a unit within the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Waukesha County Health and Human Services.

Waukesha County Adult Protective Services works with adults (18 years and older) with disabilities and elder adults (60 and older) in Waukesha County who are at risk and/or experiencing some form of abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation. The primary role of Adult Protective Services is to investigate and respond to reports of abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation as guided by WI State Statutes (46.90, Ch 54, and Ch 55).

The ADRC Specialist will assist the unit by providing support for the Intake functions of the unit.

The Senior Care Manager's main responsibilities will include

• Taking APS reports and referrals in the ADRC Call Center.
• Providing outreach to persons referred who are at risk of abuse or neglect and in need of community-based resources.
• Data entry to electronic record (Avatar)

Strong candidates will meet minimum qualifications for the position and have the following knowledge and/or experience:

• Direct work with vulnerable adult populations including adults with developmental disability, adults with chronic mental health and/or substance abuse concerns; older or frail elderly; and persons with dementia.
• Experience in working in an ADRC or working knowledge of programs and services provided through Waukesha County ADRC.
• Experience with and or knowledge of Wisconsin Statutes 51, 54, 55, and 46.90.
• Knowledge of social work skills for assessment, case planning, and documentation.
• Professional skills in communicating and collaborating with a variety of stakeholders including law enforcement, court personnel, human services professionals and other community stakeholders.
• A professional value of providing strength based and trauma informed services to promote a person's self-determination for service delivery.

Classification Specification

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Minimum Training & Experience Requirements

• A bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university in sociology, social work, psychology, nursing, criminal justice, or a closely related field.
• Two years of responsible work experience in social work, counseling, nursing, criminal justice, or a closely related field.
• A master's degree in social work, nursing, psychology, criminal justice, or a closely related field may substitute for one year of the work experience.
• Social work certification may substitute for one year of work experience.
• Valid driver's license.

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Minimum Training & Experience Requirements

• Valid driver's license.
• One year of related work experience in social work, counseling, nursing, criminal justice, or a closely related field.

Location

Located in the City of Waukesha, our campus offers an on-site fitness center, free parking, and easy access to interstate highway systems. Waukesha County offers a perfect blend of urban and rural living where one can enjoy the benefits of quiet rural lake communities or opt for nearby attractions that the greater Milwaukee area offers including vast beach and park systems, public markets, performing arts, music festivals, and sports including the Milwaukee Admirals, Brewers, Bucks, Wave, Marquette University Golden Eagles and the UW-Milwaukee Panthers Basketball programs.