Bright, talented and highly-organized professionals who are interested in serving and protecting people who have physical, mental and intellectual disabilities are encouraged to consider an outstanding career opportunity with Liberty Healthcare.
Liberty Healthcare is currently accepting applications for a full-time “Adult Protective Services Investigator” position.
This position will support a statewide adult protective services program and the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services.
In this role, you will be primarily responsible for investigating allegations of abuse, exploitation, abandonment and/or neglect of vulnerable adults – under Pennsylvania’s Adult Protective Service Act (Act 70 of 2010).
This is a field-based position which requires significant travel throughout the region.
Specific duties associated with this position include:
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Conducting thorough investigations of allegations of abuse, exploitation, abandonment and/or neglect for adults between the ages of 18 and 59 who have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.
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Conducting investigations in residences, personal care homes, long-term care facilities and nursing homes. Requesting and reviewing medical records, collaborating with medical personnel regarding physical and mental capabilities of alleged victims, arranging for evaluations of capacity and securing financial records in cases of financial exploitation.
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Developing care plans to eliminate or reduce risks of abuse, neglect, exploitation and/or abandonment and to meet persons’ on-going medical and/or financial needs. This requires a thorough knowledge of area programs, community services and placement options as well as potential coordination with law enforcement, supports coordinators, attorneys, and/or case managers. Care plans must be developed that employ the least restrictive alternative and most integrated setting that will effectively reduce identified risks. In cases where an incapacitated adult is at risk, a petition for emergency intervention, involuntary mental health commitment or guardianship may be necessary. This will require knowledge of guardianship procedures, effective testimony at hearings and subsequent management of cases until risks have been reduced. All substantiated cases with care plans to reduce risk must be documented in case records according to guidelines and time frames.
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Documenting findings in an electronic database (knowledge of SAMS, HCSIS, or eCIS is a plus) and use of standardized assessments, activity/journal notes and related entries within specified time frames. Confidentiality must be maintained at all times and respect of the rights of all parties is essential.
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Responding both orally and in writing to allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation and abandonment.
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Being “on call” for after-hours telephone consultation on a shared / rotational basis with other Investigators.
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Conducting consultations on cases, assignments and specific contingencies with regional team leader. Attending meetings to routinely discuss protective service cases, workload, work performance and concerns.
As an Investigator, you can expect a competitive salary and reimbursement for work-related mileage and toll expenses.
