Protective Services Worker

Elder Services of Cape Cod & the Islands welcomes everyone, without
exception! ESCCI is a nonprofit, community-based organization dedicated
to promoting welfare, enhancing the quality of life, and maintaining the
dignity of elders in Barnstable, Dukes (except Gosnold), and Nantucket
Counties. The organization acts as a central source for information and
referral, as an advocate, collaborator, and catalyst, as a coordinator
of services and care, as an educator, and as a provider of direct
services. Our incredible benefits package includes: Comprehensive health
insurance with employer-paid deductible, $0 out-of-pocket employee
responsibility (employee does pay a portion of premium from paycheck) 3
weeks vacation accrual, 3 weeks sick accrual, 5 personal days (all
prorated for part time) 12 paid holidays 403b retirement with 6%
Employer salary contribution Option to work one or two days remote,
based on department need AND option to work 4-day work week (after
completion of probation period) ?and so much more -visit our website for
a complete list of benefits. We are currently hiring for a Protective
Services Worker?..As a Protective Services Worker you would be
responsible for crisis intervention, advocacy, and management of service
delivery to resolve the crisis issues and protect the safety and
security needs of the elder within the parameters of the program.
Monday- Friday, 9a-5p, 34 hours/ week plus unpaid one hour lunch each
day. $34.94 per hour What do you need to be considered for this
position? Ability to collaborate, take initiative, provide/ receive
feedback. Ability to communicate, build rapport and work with the
elderly and community resources serving the elderly population. Ability
to work independently and professionally. Excellent computer skills
required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Valid MA
driver?s license and car required A Master?s degree from an accredited
school in social work, psychology, counseling, human development,
nursing, or gerontology plus at least one year of experience in
counseling or case management preferably in a PS or crisis intervention
capacity OR a Bachelor?s degree from an accredited school listed above
plus at least two years? experience as above. Prolonged periods sitting
at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 20
pounds. Travel throughout the service area including the Islands.
Occasional off-Cape travel.