Protective Services Specialist — Seniors & Disabled

State of Missouri; Raytown (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Missouri is seeking a dedicated APS professional to protect seniors and adults with disabilities. The role includes conducting home visits, interviewing victims and caregivers, coordinating protective services, and participating in on-call rotations across a multi-county area with occasional overnight travel.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication, interviewing, and independent working skills, plus a Bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• High level communication and interviewing skills.
• Able to work independently and show initiative within a team environment.
• Able to be resilient, with critical and innovative thinking skills.
• Bachelor's degree (relevant experience such as LPN, RN, or social service supports, etc. experience may be substituted for each year of required education).
• For the APS Specialist II position, one or more years of experience in Adult Protective Services or other related human services field.

Responsibilities

• Investigate reports of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of the elderly (age 60+) and disabled (ages 18+).
• Conduct home visits to observe surroundings, and interview victims and caregivers.
• Coordinate interventions and ongoing protective services needs.
• Be available to be in an on call rotation with other members of your team.
• Travel within local multi-county area to conduct home visits, attend hearings and training sessions, utilizing your personal vehicle when necessary. Minimal overnight travel required.

Skills

Communication skills

Interviewing skills

Independent work

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

State of Missouri is seeking a dedicated APS professional to protect seniors and adults with disabilities. The role includes conducting home visits, interviewing victims and caregivers, coordinating protective services, and participating in on-call rotations across a multi-county area with occasional overnight travel.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication, interviewing, and independent working skills, plus a Bachelor’s degree.