Protective Services Caseworker
Early career and experienced human services professionals are encouraged to consider an exceptional career opportunity with Liberty Healthcare and the Pennsylvania Adult Protective Services Program.
About the role
As a Protective Services Caseworker, you will actively contribute to the program’s mission to detect, prevent, reduce, and eliminate abuse, neglect, exploitation, and abandonment of adults living with disabilities. This is a field-based role that comes with a high degree of autonomy, some flexibility in your work schedule, and occasional work into the evening.
Responsibilities
- Travel throughout Clearfield County, Indiana County, Jefferson County, and surrounding counties
- Conduct investigations in residences
- Interview individuals and gather information
- Identify, mitigate, and eliminate areas of risk to the individual
- Document findings and write reports
- Develop service plans, coordinate services, and manage cases to closure
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, criminal justice, or a human service field preferred (not required if you have relevant experience)
- Experience in one of the following areas:
- Service Coordinator, Supports Coordinator, Program Specialist, or Case Manager roles
- Child, Family and Youth Services or Older Adult Protective Services
- Behavioral/mental health or developmental disabilities services
- Law enforcement (e.g., police, parole, and probation)
- Field-based healthcare or human services roles
- Ability to navigate emotionally challenging situations while exercising compassion and resilience
- Must have your own insured vehicle for travel throughout the region
Pay
$48,000 per year (paid $23.08 per hour). Opportunities to supplement income through overtime.
Benefits
- 30 days of paid time off annually for holidays, vacation, sick, and personal leave
- Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement for approved work-related travel
A detailed overview of benefits is available at https://www.libertyhealthcare.com/upload/138.pdf.
About the Program and Liberty Healthcare
The Pennsylvania Adult Protective Services program is a collaborative partnership between the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and Liberty Healthcare Corporation—a Pennsylvania-based organization nationally recognized for supporting people living with disabilities. As a new hire, you will receive formal adult protective services training and gain outstanding resume-building experience. Dedicated top performers can look forward to opportunities for advancement and consideration for promotion into leadership roles.