APS Investigator Specialist: Protecting Elders & Disabled

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

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid vacation/holidays/sick leave

Optional dental, vision, life ins.

Flexible spending accounts

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) is seeking an APS Investigator Specialist I in Lufkin, TX. This full-time role focuses on protecting the elderly and adults with disabilities who cannot protect themselves. The position includes on-call duties, 75% travel, and state benefits.

Newly hired employees may receive a starting salary increase with a Master’s in Social Work. DFPS supports professional development through its Certification Program and ongoing learning

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with two years of relevant work exp.
• 60 college credit hours plus two years relevant work exp.
• 90 college credit hours plus one year relevant work exp.

Responsibilities

• Investigates reports to assess urgency by interviewing clients and others.
• Provides services after hours and on weekends to maintain 24-hour coverage.
• Determines actions to remove or lessen immediate threats for clients.

Skills

Verbal/written communication

Empathy for elderly/disabled

Crisis intervention

On-call availability

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) is seeking an APS Investigator Specialist I in Lufkin, TX. This full-time role focuses on protecting the elderly and adults with disabilities who cannot protect themselves. The position includes on-call duties, 75% travel, and state benefits.

Newly hired employees may receive a starting salary increase with a Master’s in Social Work. DFPS supports professional development through its Certification Program and ongoing learning