Adult Protective Services Specialist I/II

Oklahoma Department Of Human Services; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma Department of Human Services in Lawton or Duncan, OK, is seeking an Adult Protective Services Specialist (Levels I and II). The role handles intake and investigation of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of incapacitated adults, and develops service plans.

Travel is extensive; a valid driver's license and insurance are required. Duties include determining capacity, arranging voluntary or involuntary services, preparing legal forms, attending court hearings, and providing testimony as

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in any field is required for Level I.
• Level II requires a master's degree, or a bachelor's degree plus one year of professional social work experience.
• Travel is extensive; must possess a valid driver's license and maintain required car insurance.

Responsibilities

• Level I: provide entry-level APS to incapacitated adults; participate in investigations with higher-level specialists.
• Level I: prepare legal forms and attend APS court hearings; coordinate service plans and follow-up visits.
• Level II: receive intakes, complete investigations with documentation; initiate and follow court proceedings for involuntary protective services.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Bachelor's + 1 year experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

This position may be located in Lawton or Duncan, Oklahoma

Adult Protective Services Specialist

Annual Salary:

• Level I H26A - $38,857.35 + Full State Employee Benefits
• Level II H26B - $41,770.20 + Full State Employee Benefits

Travel is EXTENSIVE. Must possess a valid driver's license and must maintain required car insurance.

This position plays an integral part in keeping vulnerable Oklahoma adults safe. In this position, you will receive and investigate allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation. You will determine the capacity and provide voluntary or involuntary services based on needs, and you'll coordinate service plans, prepare legal forms, attend court hearings, and provide testimony as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

Adult Protective Services Specialist, Level I

• A bachelor's degree in any field is required for this level

Adult Protective Services Specialist, Level II

• Applicant may either have amaster’s degree.
• OR a bachelor’s degree and one year of experience in professional social work.

Level I:

• Employees will perform entry-level work in a training status in providing adult protective services to incapacitated adults prior to completion of the Adult Protective Services New Worker Training Academy;
• Employees may participate in investigations with higher-level Adult Protective Services Specialists,
• Learn and apply self-protection techniques;
• Perform follow-up activities for ongoing cases and coordinate service plans for adults;
• Prepare legal forms for APS court hearings and attend such hearings, providing testimony if needed;
• Attend case staffing and other training offered outside the APS academy,
• Perform independent investigation of routine APS referrals.

Level II:

• Receive intakes and complete investigations involving appropriate documentation on incapacitated adults alleged to be in situations of abuse, neglect, self-neglect, or exploitation;
• Ensure and apply self-protection techniques;
• Perform complete assessment and determine appropriate interventions for each case;
• Make collateral contacts to gather additional information on the adult's history, determining the urgency of each adult's situation;
• Initiate and follow through on court proceedings for involuntary protective services, and serve as a temporary guardian for adults acting within the boundaries ordered by the court;
• Involve the adult (if possible) family, and other caregivers in the development of a service plan to meet the adult's needs, and provide follow-up visits as specified by policy or more often as needed.

OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer. If you have questions, please contact [e-mail]

This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service.

Announcement Number:26-BC207

83010023/JR64440