Job Description: Performs entry-level adult protective services work.Work involves obtaining information and investigating complaints of alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation of adults with disabilities and the elderly, and participating in taking corrective action. Monitors service plans to ensure that the needs of the elderly or disable adults are being met. Participates in community activities and in-services for the purpose of publicizing the APS Program through organizing community education programs. Completes a 6-month Adult Protective Services Basic Worker Training approved and conducted by Rutgers School of Social Work.
Under general direction of the President & CEO, performs administrative duties and policy interpretation related to the management within a division in FOCUS or of related operational units or program areas. Key responsibilities include developing division goals and objectives, managing staff through direct and subordinate coordinators, developing policies and procedures related to division activities, developing and administering division budgets, conducting short- and long-range planning, and performing related work as required.
Key Duties:(Duties are illustrative and not inclusive and may vary with individual assignment.)
Education and Experience:
Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework related to the area of assignment and four years of supervisory or managerial experience within or related to the area of assignment; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job as listed above.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer, attend meetings at various sites within and away from the Newark; strength to lift and carry materials weighing up to 10 pounds; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.
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Job Description: Performs entry-level adult protective services work.Work involves obtaining information and investigating complaints of alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation of adults with disabilities and the elderly, and participating in taking corrective action. Monitors service plans to ensure that the needs of the elderly or disable adults are being met. Participates in community activities and in-services for the purpose of publicizing the APS Program through organizing community education programs. Completes a 6-month Adult Protective Services Basic Worker Training approved and conducted by Rutgers School of Social Work.
Under general direction of the President & CEO, performs administrative duties and policy interpretation related to the management within a division in FOCUS or of related operational units or program areas. Key responsibilities include developing division goals and objectives, managing staff…
Benefits:
Benefits:
Candidate must Speak English and Spanish (optional)
Candidate must Speak English and Spanish (optional)
Resumes should be emailed to Maria T. Melendez, Human Resources at: mtmelendez@focus411.org