Protective Services Field Investigator

Department-of-Family-and-Protective-Services; Corpus Christi (TX); Presencial; USD 43.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

100% paid health insurance

Retirement plans with 401(k) and 457

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

Dental, vision, and life insurance

Descripción de la vacante

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) seeks an APS Investigator Specialist I to protect elderly and disabled adults who cannot protect themselves. The role requires strong interviewing, documentation, and collaboration with families and community resources.

New hires with a Master's in Social Work may receive a starting salary increase. Travel up to 70% is expected as you perform home visits and field assessments in the Corpus Christi area.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree or higher required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in social/human or protective services preferred.
• Ability to work in field/mobile environment and travel up to 70%.

Responsabilidades

• Investigates reports of abuse, neglect or exploitation of elderly or disabled adults by interviewing clients and others to assess urgency and gather information.
• Provides services after hours and on weekends to maintain 24-hour coverage.
• Determines actions to remove or lessen immediate threats and provides counseling and referrals.

Conocimientos

Investigations

Crisis intervention

Communication

Empathy

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

60 college credits

90 college credits

Descripción del empleo

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) seeks an APS Investigator Specialist I to protect elderly and disabled adults who cannot protect themselves. The role requires strong interviewing, documentation, and collaboration with families and community resources.

New hires with a Master's in Social Work may receive a starting salary increase. Travel up to 70% is expected as you perform home visits and field assessments in the Corpus Christi area.