Protective Services Worker
full-time•Marlborough
About this role
Springwell is seeking a Protective Services Worker to join our dynamic team!
The compensation for this role is $33.33/hr for a 37.5 hour work-week.
DESCRIPTION:
QUALIFICATIONS:
GENEROUS BENEFITS:
ABOUT US:
For more than 40 years, Springwell has worked to help ensure that seniors and individuals with disabilities have the village they need and the support that is necessary for them to live at home with dignity and independence.
We are committed to our employees. We are focused on creating a supportive, open environment that values the people who make a difference – each and every member of our staff. We are fiercely committed to creating equal opportunities for all regardless of race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, age, language, and physical or mental disabilities.
We believe in and are looking for new staff who embrace:
The compensation for this role is $33.33/hr for a 37.5 hour work-week.
DESCRIPTION:
- Investigate reports of abuse, neglect, financial exploitation, and self-neglect of older adults (60+).
- Respond to crisis situations with field visits, and conduct written assessments of risk, capacity, and functional abilities.
- Provide short-term case management and make referrals to alleviate substantiated allegations.
- Collaborate with elders, their formal/informal supports, other Springwell staff, and community professionals.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree with two years’ experience OR Master's degree with one-year experience
- Prior experience in counseling, case management, crisis intervention, elder services, investigations, or other related employment.
- Ability to independently organize work, take initiative, and meet deadlines.
- Adaptability and sound judgement.
- Applicant must have a reliable car, current driver's license, and safe driving record.
GENEROUS BENEFITS:
- 3 weeks of vacation in first year
- Birthday off
- 13 paid holidays
- 3 paid personal days
- 15 paid sick days per year (You can accumulate up to 450hrs/12weeks)
- Health & dental insurance with employer contribution
- Life and long-term disability insurance at no cost to employee
- Flexible Spending Plan
- Employee Assistance Plan
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan w/ employer contribution
- Mileage reimbursement
- Flexible Work Options available after 6 months for most positions; alternate start time between 8:00 and 9:30 a.m., 4-day work week, 4.5-day work week, telecommuting work option, remote work option
- Employee referral bonuses
- Free parking
- Commitment to promoting from within
ABOUT US:
For more than 40 years, Springwell has worked to help ensure that seniors and individuals with disabilities have the village they need and the support that is necessary for them to live at home with dignity and independence.
We are committed to our employees. We are focused on creating a supportive, open environment that values the people who make a difference – each and every member of our staff. We are fiercely committed to creating equal opportunities for all regardless of race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, age, language, and physical or mental disabilities.
We believe in and are looking for new staff who embrace:
- Accountability: At every level of the organization we are accountable: to the people we serve, to our funders, to our employees, to community professionals who rely on our support.
- Continuous Quality Improvement: We honor the fact that each of us is human, and we embrace a desire to examine the value and quality of our work and ask how we can provide a higher quality of service.
- Transparency: While we don't claim to be 100% transparent (there are certain things, like salaries and performance evaluations that are private) we continuously strive to be as open as possible.
What you'll do
- Investigate reports of abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation of older adults. Provide short-term case management and collaborate with various stakeholders to support elders.
About Springwell
Springwell has a 40+ year history of creating, managing, and coordinating services for seniors, people with disabilities and those who provide care.
In July of 2022, we merged with BayPath Elder Services to increase our service area to more than 22 communities in Greater Boston and MetroWest.
Our team of 200 case managers, information and referral specialists, protective service workers, social workers, and RN's are professional, dependable, and compassionate resources for the people we serve. As a staff, we have amassed a wealth of knowledge and insight about the many public and private resources available. Our mission to provide services is guided by a commitment to the independence and self-determination of the people we serve.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Protective Services Worker do at Springwell?
As a Protective Services Worker at Springwell, you will: investigate reports of abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation of older adults. Provide short-term case management and collaborate with various stakeholders to support elders..
Is the Protective Services Worker position at Springwell remote?
The Protective Services Worker position at Springwell is based in Marlborough, Massachusetts, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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