Adult Protective Services Specialist I/II (4665097)

State of Missouri; Buffalo (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Missouri seeks an APS Specialist II to protect seniors and adults with disabilities. This on-site role requires strong communication, independent work, and the ability to interview victims and caregivers during home visits.

You will coordinate protective services and participate in on-call rotations to ensure timely interventions. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree or higher and, for the Specialist II, one or more years in Adult Protective Services or related human services.

Qualifications

• High level communication and interviewing skills.
• Able to work independently and show initiative within a team environment.
• Able to be resilient, think critically, and be innovative.
• Bachelor's Degree or higher level degree from an accredited college or university.
• For the APS Specialist II position, one or more years of experience in Adult Protective Services or other related human services field.

Responsibilities

• Investigate reports of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of the elderly (age 60+) and disabled (ages 18+).
• Conduct home visits to observe surroundings, interview victims and caregivers.
• Coordinate interventions and ongoing protective services needs.
• Be available to be in an on call rotation with other members of your team.

Skills

Communication skills

Interviewing skills

Independent worker

Resilience

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Location

This position will be located at 719 N. Ash, Buffalo, MO 65622/Dallas county

Why You’ll Love This Position

Are you driven to protect seniors and adults with disabilities? Do you work well in challenging situations? If so, come join a team that is dedicated to advocating and helping Missouri's most vulnerable citizens. If you are passionate about helping others, apply for this position and make a difference in the lives of your fellow Missourians.

The salary indicated represents a base pay rate. If the individual selected or the position is eligible for a pay differential (e.g., shift, security, or years of service), it will be added to the total compensation in your paycheck. A pay differential does not raise your base pay.

• Investigate reports of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of the elderly (age 60+) and disabled (ages 18+).
• Conduct home visits to observe surroundings, interview victims and caregivers.
• Coordinate interventions and ongoing protective services needs.
• Be available to be in an on call rotation with other members of your team.

Minimum Qualifications

• High level communication and interviewing skills.
• Able to work independently and show initiative within a team environment.
• Able to be resilient, think critically, and be innovative.
• Bachelor's Degree or higher level degree from an accredited college or university.
• For the APS Specialist II position, one or more years of experience in Adult Protective Services or other related human services field.

Lack of post‑secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

Nola Dodge, Regional Manager - [e-mail] or 573-441-6204