Adult Protective Services Specialist I/II

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fair Chance Employer

Job summary

Oklahoma Department Of Human Services in Tulsa seeks an Adult Protective Services Specialist to investigate abuse, neglect, and exploitation of incapacitated adults. Level I focuses on training and entry-level investigations; Level II handles intake, full investigations, and court-related duties.

Travel is extensive and a valid driver’s license is required. The position offers state employee benefits and salary levels vary by qualification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required for Level I.
• Master's degree or BS + 1 year professional social work experience for Level II.
• Ability to perform investigations and prepare legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Perform entry-level work in providing adult protective services to incapacitated adults.
• Receive intakes and complete investigations as appropriate.
• Prepare legal forms for APS court hearings and provide testimony.
• Coordinate service plans and attend court hearings as needed.
• Attend case staffing and APS training offered outside the academy.
• Conduct independent investigations of routine APS referrals.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

This position is located in Tulsa, 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.

The complexity of the duties assigned will in part depend on the level of experience. The salary depends on the level of qualification of the applicant.

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.

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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-BB206
83000216/JR66696