Adult Protective Services Case Worker - Full TIme
 Mercy Health Corporation | |
$19.53 - $31.24
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paid time off
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 United States, Illinois, Rockford | |
 May 01, 2026 | |
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OVERVIEW The Adult Protective Services (APS) Case Worker, works in the Older Adult Care Department of Mercyhealth at Home for the APS program. The APS Case Worker adheres to the program rules, guidelines and policies set forth by the Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA). The APS Caseworker conducts investigations of Abuse, Neglect, Abandonment, Financial Exploitation and/or Self-Neglect for adults 60yrs or older and adults 18y/o - 59y/o with a disability who reside in a domestic setting or a facility per PA100-0641. The APS Case Worker develops a written plan of care to mitigate the risk of abuse, implements needed services as appropriate and provides follow up services on an individual basis. The APS Case Worker has ongoing communication with the APS Supervisor and or the APS Lead Caseworker during the entire time a case is open. Schedule: 40 hours/week Shift: Days Location: Mercyhealth Physician Clinic-Rockton, Rockford, Illinois Pay Range: $19.53/hr - $31.24/hr ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Bachelor's or Graduate Degree in health or human services, social work, health care administration, gerontology, criminal justice, or nursing. OR An associate degree from an accredited program in health, nursing, social services, social work, health care administration, gerontology, disability studies, criminal justice or public administration and four years' experience in health or human services. OR An active licensed practical nurse license, with one year experience in health or human services OR Four years' experience with law enforcement or criminal investigation OR An approved waiver of educational requirements for intake workers and case aides through the IDoA AND Minimum three years of experience with assessment of needs for older adults (60+years) or those 18-59 who have a disability, preferred. The ability to negotiate difficult family situations using a variety of interview/assessment skills preferred. CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE Must attend Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) Adult Protective Services Caseworker Certification Trainings Phase I, Simulation Training and Phase II and pass the test, as well as any other mandatory training as required by IDoA. Current CPR certification; or obtain through Mercyhealth within 6 months of hire. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES Must be able to speak and write the English language proficiently Must be able to follow written/oral instructions PAY RANGE: $19.53 - $31.24Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:
Click here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information. At Mercyhealth, we don't simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:
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