Adult Protective Services Specialist I/II — Advocate

State of Missouri; Saint Charles (MO); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

State of Missouri seeks a dedicated APS professional to protect seniors and adults with disabilities. You will investigate abuse and coordinate protective services, including home visits and interviews with victims and caregivers.

The role requires strong communication, independence, and critical thinking, with on-call rotation in a collaborative team environment. A bachelor's degree is required, with related experience potentially substituting for education.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree; relevant experience may substitute for education
• High level communication and interviewing skills
• Ability to work independently within a team
• Resilience with analytical thinking

Aufgaben

• 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 to be in an on-call rotation with other team members.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Interviewing

Independence

Resilience

Critical thinking

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Jobbeschreibung

State of Missouri seeks a dedicated APS professional to protect seniors and adults with disabilities. You will investigate abuse and coordinate protective services, including home visits and interviews with victims and caregivers.

The role requires strong communication, independence, and critical thinking, with on-call rotation in a collaborative team environment. A bachelor's degree is required, with related experience potentially substituting for education.