Prevention Resources Consultant Adult Protection-Hybrid Work Model

"Arapahoe County Child and Adult Protection Services positions are hybrid and require 3-days in the office which could be at either the Aurora or Littleton location."

This position will develop community connections to create a sustainable response to specific resident needs. Such partners will include, but are not limited to the judicial system, law enforcement, medical and behavioral health providers and other community partners with the goal of decreasing the potential need for protective service system involvement.

• Makes referrals, coordinates response and services. Manages prevention caseload of vulnerable/at risk adults while they are getting connected to resources/services.
• Assists community partners with the identification and support of individuals experiencing pandemic related consequences such as unemployment/underemployment, lack of food, lack of shelter and other related issues.
• Provides preventative assessments and navigation of resources to assist in community connection in order to prevent abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation of vulnerable/at-risk adults.
• Provides resources and supports to at risk, elderly and intellectually and developmentally disabled adults and their caretakers to include identification of and connection to community partners for services. Identifies appropriate and available services for vulnerable adults.
• Gathers information as it pertains to prevention referrals on behalf of an at risk/vulnerable adult and community partners. This includes gathering and consolidating historical and background information.
• Makes collateral contacts with community resources such as law enforcement and medical personnel to obtain additional information, coordinate services, or secure their assistance.
• Coordinates with Arapahoe Douglas Works and Community and Child Support Services Divisions to ensure economic security programs are accessed as needed to assist individuals with job search and public assistance benefits.
• Serves as information and referral source to other employees and to the public.
• Provides a variety of ancillary assignments as needed including preparing and maintaining client records, completing required forms and reports, and entering data and some case contacts into Trails or CAPS.
• Supports the development and implementation of comprehensive planning and community development programs and services to respond to adults in need with intent to prevent abuse and neglect.
• Supports in developing, managing and evaluating complexly integrated community based and system based initiatives, programs and strategies to increase the community level response to the needs of adults with the goal of decreasing the need for protective services.
• Supports in the design, implementation, management and evaluation a community based prevention system, including a comprehensive response and programs that capitalize on community development strategies and established partnerships.
• Supports in developing, implementing and monitoring short and long-term plans, goals and objectives focused on achieving the Division's mission, goals and priorities; direct the development of and monitors performance of community partners.
• Supports in developing, integrating and evaluating a community based response team for adults referred multiple times to protective services and/or economic assistance to assure that basic needs and protective issues are properly identified and resolved to impact the multi-generational use of such government systems in a sustained manner.
• Partners with CCSS Division to fully implement the 2 Generational model across the Department to assure internal procedures for data, document and information sharing are in place, ensure workflows for each program/division/department are able to fully partnered to assure integrated work.

REQUIREMENTS:

Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

• Ability to multitask while managing complex and sometimes conflicting situations while maintaining a professional manner.
• Ability to provide and receive feedback in a respectful and sometimes challenging and probing manner while maintaining an objective, non-judgmental stance.
• Knowledge of strength-based, solution-focused practice, including appreciative inquiry, and cultural humility.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, while working independently or as a part of a team.
• Skilled in building collaborative relationships with internal or external partners and providing professional customer service and communication to a diverse client base, including those who may be distressed or difficult.

Behavioral Competencies (these are required for all positions at ACG):

Accountability Accessibility Inclusivity Integrity

Education and Experience:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a major in a human behavior science field* and two (2) years of professional Adult Protection casework experience.

OR

Master of Social Work or a human behavioral science field* and one (1) year of professional adult welfare experience.

*In order to meet the minimum educational requirements of a human behavioral science degree, the applicant must have a degree with major course work (equivalent to 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours) in either development of human behavior, child development, family intervention techniques, diagnostic measures, or therapeutic techniques such as social work, psychology, sociology, guidance and counseling, and child development.

Categorically Eligible Degrees: For the purposes of meeting minimum educational requirements, the following degrees obtained from an accredited university will be considered "categorically eligible," meaning no review of transcripts is required - Bachelor of Arts and/or Master of Arts degree in the following areas of study: psychology, sociology, social work, counseling, child development.

Areas of study that will be considered to meet the minimum educational requirements as outlined in Volume VII:

1. Psychology
2. Sociology
3. Social Work
4. Counseling
5. Child Development
6. Criminal Justice courses relevant to child welfare: This includes courses covering topics in juvenile justice, family law, family conflict, general court procedures, interviewing techniques, dispute resolution, and mediation.
7. Foreign language courses
8. Anthropology courses relevant to cultural development and history, linguistic development, and communications. Physical anthropology courses do not count toward minimum requirements.
9. History courses relevant to family and cultural development

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Master of Social Work or a human behavioral science field
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or candidate pursuing licensure.
  

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Pre-Employment Additional Requirements:

• Must successfully pass pre-employment testing which includes an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR) and background check.
• Possession of a valid Class "R" Colorado Driver's License or the ability to obtain one within two weeks of appointment.

Post-Employment Requirements:

• Will require fingerprinting and a Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) background check.
• Work locations and facilities are subject to change based on business need.
• Reliable transportation is required as you will be utilizing your own personal vehicle for visiting clients' homes, transporting clients. You will be reimbursed for mileage.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work involves a considerable period of time (10-40%) away form a standard office environment, much of which consists of driving to, and from home visits and collateral contacts and in transporting adults and clients.
• At times more than normal physical exertion is required in transporting clients.
• Work may occur in situations in which an incumbent is threatened with physical harm by hostile, angry client.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position.
• Spends 55% of the time sitting and 45% of the time either standing or walking.
• Occasionally lifts, carries, pulls or pushes up to 20 lbs.
• Occasionally uses cart, dolly, or other equipment to carry in excess of 25 lbs.
• Occasionally climbs, stoops, kneels, balances, reaches, crawls and crouches while performing office or work duties.
• Verbal and auditory capacity enabling constant interpersonal communication through automated devices, such as telephones, radios, and similar; and in public meetings and personal interactions.
• Constant use of eye, hand and finger coordination enabling the use of automated office machinery or equipment.
• Visual capacity enabling constant use of computer or other work-related equipment.

Definitions:

Occasionally: Activity exists less than 1/3 of the time.

Frequently: Activity exists between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.

Constantly: Activity exists more than 2/3 of the time.

** In accordance with Senate Bill 23-058, applicants understand that Arapahoe County will not request or require the applicant to include their age, date of birth, or date of attendance/graduation date on the initial application. Applicants understand that Arapahoe County can request or require an individual to provide documentation including copies of certification, transcripts, and other materials created by a third party. The applicant understands that the applicant can redact, if they so choose, information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from an educational institution on those requested/required certification, transcripts and other materials created by a third party.

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