JOB REQUIREMENTS: Human Service Worker - Adult Protective Services Milwaukee, WI, USA Req #1468 Monday, April 8, 2024 Interested in joining Milwaukee County? Milwaukee County is searching for authentic people who are out to change the game and bring their whole selves to work every day. Milwaukee County oversees operations from our Airport, Behavioral Health, Child Support Enforcement, Combined Court Operations, Sheriffs Department, Community Reintegration Center, Human Services, Parks, Public Safety, Public Works, Fleet Operations, Transportation, and at the Zoo. Our departments are also dedicated to our Seniors in the Department on Aging, those with Disabilities, and Veterans Affairs. Our employees also remain committed to serve the cultural, human, recreational and social needs of the entire community. Milwaukee County offers a wide variety of interesting jobs for people who want to make a difference in our community. Milwaukee County provides a competitive benefit package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.If disability related accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936. We are searching for Changemakers to come and join our team and discover our diverse and versatile community of independent spirits and unique talents, we are redefining the way you think about Milwaukee County! Human Service Worker Department of Health & Human Services Hourly Range: \$22.57 - \$30.99 Posting will expire on Sunday, April 21st, 2024 or upon receipt of 50 applicant submissions JOB SUMMARY: The Human Service Worker (HSW) for Adult Protective Services (APS) is responsible for assessing and evaluating the allegations of abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation of individuals with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities ages 18 and up. Comprehensive evaluation includes determination of risk factors, competency, assessing validity of allegations, and determining whether allegations are substantiated per WI Administrative Code Chapter 55. JOB DUTIES: Interview individuals alleging maltreatment, assess/determine safety of victim, determine disposition of allegations. Investigate complaints of abuse, neglect, financial exploitation. Take corrective action, coordinate with collateral contacts family, case managers, lawyers. Communicate with clients, family members and other interested parties to gather social, functional, physical, and mental information for evaluation. Make... For full info follow application link. Milwaukee County is an Equal Opportunity/E-verify employer committed to diversity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability genetic information or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing, background checks and pre-employment physicals subject to job requirements. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/8E9B2D06253D4DC0