Protective Services Investigator for Vulnerable Adults

Grambling State University; Thibodaux (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) seeks an Adult Protective Services Investigator to respond to allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable adults across Lafourche and Terrebonne parishes. You will conduct investigations, coordinate protective services, and prepare reports for program compliance.

The role includes collaboration with law enforcement and court personnel, development of service plans, and ongoing training to support safe, long-term outcomes for at-risk

Qualifications

• Four years of social services experience or equivalent.
• Six years full-time work experience plus one year of social services experience.
• Bachelor's degree plus one year of social services experience.
• Master's degree in social work or related field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake interviews, investigations, and assessments of abuse, neglect, self-neglect, exploitation, and extortion involving vulnerable adults.
• Evaluate clients’ living environments, capacity, personal circumstances, and risk factors to determine safety concerns.
• Coordinate emergency interventions and protective services, including temporary shelter and medical/mental health evaluations.
• Develop and monitor individualized service plans with healthcare professionals, providers, family, and community agencies.
• Maintain confidential case files, document findings, and prepare reports for case management.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, prosecutors, courts, and legal professionals to pursue legal actions and provide testimony.
• Provide training and educational presentations on adult abuse and protective services procedures.

Education

Bachelor's degree + 1 year social services experience

Master's degree in social work or related field

Job description

Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) seeks an Adult Protective Services Investigator to respond to allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable adults across Lafourche and Terrebonne parishes. You will conduct investigations, coordinate protective services, and prepare reports for program compliance.

The role includes collaboration with law enforcement and court personnel, development of service plans, and ongoing training to support safe, long-term outcomes for at-risk