APS Investigator Specialist – In-Home Protective Services

Department-of-Family-and-Protective-Services; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Dental/vision/life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Employee discounts

Job summary

Texas Department of Family and Protective Services is seeking an APS Investigator Specialist I in Waco, TX. The role involves investigating reports of abuse and exploitation of elderly and disabled adults and developing service plans for clients.

The position requires on-call availability, potential travel up to 75%, and regular full-time hours. Benefits include comprehensive health, retirement plans, and paid leave.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Associate degree plus two years of relevant work experience.
• 60 credit hours plus two years of relevant work experience.
• 90 credit hours plus one year of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Investigates reports of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of elderly or disabled adults.
• Provides services outside normal hours including weekends to maintain 24-hour coverage.
• Determines actions to remove or lessen immediate threats to clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Crisis intervention

Empathy

Diversity awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree + 2 years experience

60 credit hours + 2 years experience

90 credit hours + 1 year experience

Tools

PC proficiency

Job description

Texas Department of Family and Protective Services is seeking an APS Investigator Specialist I in Waco, TX. The role involves investigating reports of abuse and exploitation of elderly and disabled adults and developing service plans for clients.

The position requires on-call availability, potential travel up to 75%, and regular full-time hours. Benefits include comprehensive health, retirement plans, and paid leave.