Vulnerable Persons Protection Specialist 1 / Trainee
New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs
Duties Description
- Receive information pertaining to allegations of abuse and / or neglect and / or significant incidents involving vulnerable persons from mandated reporters and others and make decisions to ensure the health and safety of the individuals who are the focus of the alleged abuse / neglect.
- Interview callers to elicit essential information from the reporter, including the problem, allegation and complaint, names and addresses of the parties involved, and any other details and / or information relevant to the alleged incident.
- Determine the immediacy and type of response needed based on the information received and on an initial risk assessment; ensure that appropriate and immediate protections have been implemented, and confirm all appropriate notifications are completed in accordance with applicable requirements.
- Evaluate reported allegation to determine if information is sufficient to constitute a reportable incident; redirect caller(s) to other appropriate agencies or entities when necessary.
- Document all aspects of the information received, the action(s) taken, and the assessment conducted.
Minimum Qualifications
Vulnerable Persons Protection Specialist Trainee, NS=Grade 13
Bachelor's degree; orAssociate degree in a human services field and one year of experience in one of the following :the direct provision of services that includes the care, review, investigation, assessment, treatment, or case planning for persons in facilities or program covered by the Protection of People with Special Needs Act of 2012; or
the development, implementation, or administration of a program that provides quality assurance, conducts incident reviews, investigates, or provides treatment in facilities or program covered by the Protection of People with Special Needs Act of 2012; orwhere your primary responsibility (at least 50% of your official duties) was in the direct provision of adult or child protective services, which is defined as the investigation, assessment, treatment, and / or case planning of reported cases of adult or child abuse and maltreatment; orThree years of the above experience.Vulnerable Persons Protection Specialist 1, Grade 16
Bachelor's degree or higher in a human services field; orBachelor's degree and completion of a one-year traineeship; orAssociate degree in a human services field and two years of experience in one of the following :the direct provision of services that includes the care, review, investigation, assessment, treatment, or case planning for persons in facilities or program covered by the Protection of People with Special Needs Act of 2012; or
the development, implementation, or administration of a program that provides quality assurance, conducts incident reviews, investigates, or provides treatment in facilities or program covered by the Protection of People with Special Needs Act of 2012; orwhere your primary responsibility (at least 50% of your official duties) was in the direct provision of adult or child protective services, which is defined as the investigation, assessment, treatment, and / or case planning of reported cases of adult or child abuse and maltreatment; orFour years of the above experience.Additional Comments
Established in 2013 by the Protection with Special Needs Act; The New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs (Justice Center) is charged with protecting over one million New Yorkers under the care or jurisdiction across six State Oversight Agencies. https : / / www.justicecenter.ny.gov /
The New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs (Justice Center) is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status, or status as a victim of domestic violence.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including :
Holiday & Paid Time OffPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)Pension from New York State Employees' Retirement SystemAffordable Health Care optionsFamily dental and vision benefits at no additional costNYS Deferred Compensation planAccess to NY 529 College Savings ProgramREASONABLE ACCOMMODATION : The New York State Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs (Justice Center) provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Office of Human Resources via email at jc.sm.deeo@justicecenter.ny.gov
NOTE ON FINGERPRINTING : Please be advised that should you accept a job offer with this agency, you may be required to fingerprint and pay for the cost of the fingerprinting fee.
NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING : Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the Justice Center's Telecommuting Program Guidelines.
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