Adult Protective Services Specialist I/II (4665132)

State of Missouri; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined pension plan

Generous leave & holidays

Health insurance eligible

Job summary

The State of Missouri is seeking an APS Specialist II to protect seniors and adults with disabilities in the St. Charles area.

You will investigate reports of abuse, coordinate protective services, and conduct home visits while working in a team that values initiative and resilience. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, strong communication and interviewing skills, and be prepared for on-call rotations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; relevant experience may substitute for education.
• One or more years of experience in Adult Protective Services or related human services field.
• One or more years of experience in APS or related human services field.

Responsibilities

• Investigate reports of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of the elderly (60+) and disabled (18+).
• Conduct home visits to observe surroundings and interview victims and caregivers.
• Coordinate interventions and ongoing protective services needs.
• Be available for on-call rotations with the team.
• Demonstrate high level communication and interviewing skills.
• Work independently and take initiative within a team.
• Demonstrate resilience, think critically, and be innovative.

Skills

Communication skills

Interviewing skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Location:

This position will be located at 3737 Harry S. Truman Blvd, St. Charles, MO 63301/St. Charles 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.

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 and 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.
• 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 (relevant experience such as LPN, RN, or social service supports, etc. experience may be substituted for each year of required education).
• 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