Adult Protective Services Specialist — Protect Seniors & Disabled

State of Missouri; Springfield (MO); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The State of Missouri seeks an APS Specialist II to protect vulnerable adults in the Springfield area. You will investigate reports, conduct home visits, interview victims and caregivers, and coordinate protective services with a local multi‑county focus.

Role requires strong communication, independence, and the ability to work in challenging situations. On-call rotation and travel are expected; a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required.

Qualifikationen

• High level communication and interviewing skills.
• Ability to work independently with initiative within a team.
• Resilient with critical and innovative thinking.
• Bachelor's degree; experience may substitute education.
• For APS Specialist II, 1+ year of experience in Adult Protective Services or related field.

Aufgaben

• Investigate abuse, neglect, and exploitation of the elderly and disabled.
• Conduct home visits to observe surroundings and interview victims and caregivers.
• Coordinate interventions and ongoing protective services needs.
• Be available for on-call rotation with team.
• Travel within local multi-county area for visits and trainings; minimal overnight travel.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Interviewing skills

Independent work

Resilience

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree (experience may substitute)

Jobbeschreibung

The State of Missouri seeks an APS Specialist II to protect vulnerable adults in the Springfield area. You will investigate reports, conduct home visits, interview victims and caregivers, and coordinate protective services with a local multi‑county focus.

Role requires strong communication, independence, and the ability to work in challenging situations. On-call rotation and travel are expected; a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required.