Field APS Investigator Specialist — Protective Services

Texas Department of Family & Protective Services; San Angelo (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid vacation and holidays

Dental, vision and life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Employee discounts

Job summary

Texas Department of Family and Protective Services is seeking an APS Investigator Specialist I to protect elderly and disabled adults. The role involves home visits, interviewing clients and caregivers, and coordinating protective services as needed.

New hires with a Master’s in Social Work may qualify for a starting salary increase. The position requires travel, strong communication, and the ability to work in a dynamic field environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in social or protective services preferred.
• Bachelor's or higher in relevant field preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 60% of the time.
• Good communication and report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Investigates reports of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of elderly or disabled adults.
• Provides 24/7 coverage including after-hours and weekends.
• Develops individualized service plans and documents cases.
• Prepares routine and special reports for management.
• Travels to homes and conducts field work as required.

Skills

Investigations

Interviewing

Crisis intervention

Office software

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

60 credit hours

90 credit hours

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Texas Department of Family and Protective Services is seeking an APS Investigator Specialist I to protect elderly and disabled adults. The role involves home visits, interviewing clients and caregivers, and coordinating protective services as needed.

New hires with a Master’s in Social Work may qualify for a starting salary increase. The position requires travel, strong communication, and the ability to work in a dynamic field environment.