Adult Protective Services Worker Trainee



Job Details

Adult Protective Services Worker Trainee
Employer

West Virginia

Salary

$24,912.00 - $46,092.00 Annually

Location

- Various Locations, WV

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

9689C

Department-lala

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 0313-0313

Opening Date

04/13/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

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DESCRIPTION

Continuous Recruitment, Statewide:   The DOP anticipates several vacancies in the near future for this classification.   This recruitment is not for a specific vacancy but to generate a pool of interested applicants.   This classification has positions in every area of the state and works exclusively for the Bureau for Children and Families.  Make sure you mark in your county selection any county you would be willing to work in or commute to so you can be placed on the proper register.

This announcement is used for Adult Protective Services Worker Trainee positions. This is the training level in the Adult Protective Service Worker career fields. The training period is one year and includes on-the-job, formal, and mentoring instruction. You will learn the techniques of case management, investigation and regulations in the area of Protective Services. Work is characterized by cases involving abuse, neglect and/or the exploitation of adults. The nature of the situations requires judgment to deal with problems that are potentially harmful to the client and worker. Work requires the use of personal automobile for extensive travel. May be subject to being on-call during non-business hours and must be available or be accessible by telephone. Protective Services work can be very emotionally rewarding. This work, however, is not for the faint of heart or the impatient person. If you have a desire to help people, especially the very vulnerable, we can provide all the training you will need to make a real difference. Effective Protective Services professionals must have patience, compassion, be non-judgmental, and creative in finding ways to assist a client. Protective Services is not just a job, it's an challenging opportunity to use your interpersonal and organizational skills to really make a difference in the life of a vulnerable adult.

To learn more about the challenges and rewards of protective work, view this Job Preview Video
(The video is about Child Protective Services Work and lasts about 15 minutes.  Close the window when the video ends to return to this page.)

IMPORTANT: If you qualify and are interested in the Adult Protective Worker level, you MUST apply for that title separately.

Click The APPLY Link Above To  Apply Online.  Do not use a paper application unless you cannot apply online. If you must use a paper application due to disability or other valid reason, please call our office (304) 558-3950 (8-4:30pm) for special instructions. 

IMPORTANT: Your eligible score will be based on information provided in your application; therefore, make sure your application is detailed and complete. You may attach a resume and other documents; however, you should NEVER enter "See Resume" on the application. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section. NOTE:  Jobs on your application that do not have a salary amount will be considered volunteer and will NOT be counted as qualifying. Estimate salary if necessary.

Eligibility Length:  This posting is for a Continuous recruitment because of an expected need for applicants.  Applicants will be placed on a database of eligible applicants for 1 year.  You will only be eligible for vacancies in counties you select.  After 1 year applicants who remain interested in this job title MUST re-apply to be considered.  The Division of Personnel cannot say with any certainty the location or number of future vacancies, only that the agency has expressed an anticipated hiring need.   If an applicant wishes more specific information about future hiring plans please contact the hiring agency directly. 

Job Interest Card:  You may complete an online Job Interest Card at our main jobs page to receive an email notice anytime jobs not currently available for application are posted.  Note:  ONLY recruitments not currently open will appear on Job Interest Card notifications so please check the current listings thoroughly to avoid missing an opportunity.

As a condition of employment, an inquiry into job-related information will be completed which may include, but not limited to, criminal records, abuse registry records, driving records, employment history, and education and training.  Failing to cooperate with this process, providing false and incomplete information, or discovery of disqualifying information will result in denial of or dismissal from employment or denial of transfer irrespective of when discovered.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1.  For the Bureau for Children and Families:

Training: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
Substitution: Current West Virginia Social Work License.  
 
2.  For Other State Agencies (very rare):
Training: Bachelor's degree in Social Work from an accredited four-year college or university.
Substitution: Bachelor's degree in Sociology, Psychology, Counseling, Criminal Justice, Behavioral Science, Interpersonal Communications, Human Services, Education, Special Education, Elementary Education, or Secondary Education from an accredited four-year college or university may be substituted for the degree in Social Work OR current West Virginia Social Work License.

Special Requirement: Eligible for Temporary Social Worker License OR Licensed as a Social Worker, Graduate Social Worker, or Certified Social Worker by the West Virginia Board of Social Work Examiners.

NOTE: Applicants may be appointed for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days from date of hire pending verification of licensure. Applicants must agree in writing to verify licensure within sixty days or be terminated. Employees working under this restriction shall not perform any social work duties until license is verified.  

NOTICE:  If you are claiming college or other post-high school education or license, you MUST attach or provide by mail a legible copy of your OFFICIAL education transcript, license or training record. YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT UNTIL THIS VERIFICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED. To avoid missing a job opportunity, it is important that you provide this verification as soon as possible. You only have to provide this verification one time. It is not required with every application. Attach documents to the online application, or mail to: Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston, WV 25305.

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Permanent, full-time employees of the State of West Virginia, receive a wide variety of financial and personal job benefits.

Specific information about benefits is available from the hiring agency.

Salary and Wages

Direct deposit (twice a month)

Promotion Opportunities - With over 20,000 classified positions in state

government, there are many opportunities to compete for transfer or

promotional appointment.

Medical Insurance

Major medical, surgical, prescription drug, and other medical expenses. Choice of plans. The state pays the major part of the premium.

Mountaineer Flexible Benefits (Optional Insurance)

The Mountaineer Flexible Benefits program allows tax-free deductions for dental, vision, and disability insurance, as well as medical expenses not reimbursed by regular insurance coverage.

Life Insurance

The state provides a $10,000 decreasing term life policy with accidental death and dismemberment benefits. Additional group insurance is available.

Retirement Plan

The state offers an outstanding defined benefit pension plan. Employee contributes 4.5% of salary (tax-deferred).

Deferred Compensation

State employees have a unique opportunity to build retirement savings and reduce today's taxes by participating in a Section 457 deferred compensation plan. A 457 plan is similar to the 401K plans offered by private companies.

Annual Increment Pay

The annual increment is $60 for each full year of qualifying service, and is paid in July of each year. This is available to employees with 3 or more years of service.

Holidays

Twelve (12) paid holidays in each year.

Vacation

15 to 24 days per year depending on length of service.

Paid Sick Leave

We offer an outstanding paid sick leave benefit.

Employees earn 1.5 days each month or 18 days per year.

There is no limit to the amount of sick leave an employee can accumulate.

Full compliance with Family Medical Leave and WV Parental Leave Act.

Employee to Employee Leave Donation Program.

Military Leave - Paid Military Leave

Training, and Developmental Opportunities

We offer many formal in-house training classes.

Many agencies also offer tuition reimbursement for job-related training and education provided by approved technical schools and colleges.

Suggestion Award Program

Employees may receive monetary award up to 20% of the first year savings for any approved and implemented work improvement suggestion.

Credit Union

Flexible Working Hours and Alternate Work Schedules

Day Care - State approved child Day Care facilities are located at the Capitol Complex.

Wellness Programs

Many state agencies provide special wellness and health related services to employees. Examples include: free health screening, special seminars and presentations, organized health related activities, health contact information, wellness promotion events, and healthy lifestyle information.

West Virginia is a Great Place to Live and Work

We offer challenging jobs with competitive benefits. But most of all, we offer the opportunity to further your career, meet your personal goals, and make a real difference in peoples lives.

For more information about benefits visit our

Benefits Web Site. Use your back button to return here.

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Education. Indicate your college degrees (BA, Regents Bachelor's, BS, MS, MBA, etc.) completed. Indicate your official major as it appears on your official transcript. Your official major field must be in an area considered acceptable by the Social Work Board for license eligibility.
02
License Information. If you are a licensed social worker provide license details. Level of license, license number, and expiration date. No response indicates no license.
03
Qualification. Select the one which best describes your highest qualification. Note: Related major is not required; however you must have either a bachelor's degree or Social Work license.
  • 1) Licensed Social Worker (Regular, Provisional, Temporary)
  • 2) Masters in Social Work (MSW), with no current license
  • 3) Bachelors in Social Work (BSW), with no current license
  • 4) I have a Bachelors degree other than Social Work.
  • 5) No degree or License. Do not apply.
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Experience. This job does not require experience. Briefly describe any experience you have related to: social casework services, counseling, assessments, conducting exams and behavior inventories, referrals, community services, or other related social or behavioral services. Particularly note any programs serving vulnerable persons. If none, enter none.

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Employer
West Virginia
Department-lala
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 0313-0313
Address
601 57th Street
601 57th Street
Phone
56417198

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