Adult Protective Services Unit Supervisor (4663127)

State-of-Missour; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Missouri is seeking a qualified supervisor for Adult Protective Services in St. Louis, directing a team responsible for protecting vulnerable adults. The role emphasizes leadership, policy adherence, and cross‑functional coordination.

The position offers pension benefits, leave, holidays, and health insurance options. Applicants should meet the minimum qualifications and are encouraged to apply promptly.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience as an Adult Protective & Community Worker, Children’s Service Worker, and/or Long-Term Care Specialist with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work or a closely related field, AND
• Three or more years of professional experience in criminal, civil or administrative investigations and/or the delivery or coordination of social, protective, medical, mental health, or rehabilitative services for senior or disabled adults, children, or families in a public or private agency, OR
• A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work or a closely related field and one or more years of professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct the activities of staff responsible for the identification, investigation, and intervention of abuse, neglect and exploitation.
• Oversee and provide guidance to staff in the development and implementation of protective services
• Coordinate and evaluate the activities of lower level staff while providing training and guidance.
• Conduct periodic team meetings and individuals conferences to apprise staff of new and revised policies and procedures.
• Provide administrative support and assistance to management.
• Exercise significant independence and initiative in the performance of responsibilities.
• Perform other related work as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or closely related field

Master’s degree in social work or closely related field

Job description

Job Location: This position will be located at 7545 S Lindbergh Blvd, Ste 210, St Louis MO 63125.

Why you’ll love this position:

Bureau of Adult Protective Services is seeking individuals who are committed to high quality work and enjoy a challenging, fast-paced, and progressive team environment. This is professional supervisory social service work directing the activities of staff responsible for providing protective services on behalf of seniors and/or disabled adults.

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.

• Supervise and direct the activities of staff responsible for the identification, investigation, and intervention of abuse, neglect and exploitation.
• Oversee and provide guidance to staff in the development and implementation of protective services
• Coordinate and evaluate the activities of lower level staff while providing training and guidance.
• Conduct periodic team meetings and individuals conferences to apprise staff of new and revised policies and procedures.
• Provide administrative support and assistance to management.
• Exercise significant independence and initiative in the performance of responsibilities.
• Perform other related work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Three or more years of experience as an Adult Protective & Community Worker, Children’s Service Worker, and/or Long-Term Care Specialist with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System, OR
• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work or a closely related field, AND
• Three or more years of professional experience in criminal, civil or administrative investigations and/or the delivery or coordination of social, protective, medical, mental health, or rehabilitative services for senior or disabled adults, children, or families in a public or private agency, OR
• A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work or a closely related field and one or more years of professional experience.

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.

Kimberly Burns, [e-mail] , 314-877-2625