Senior & Disabled Protective Services Advocate

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

Job summary

The State of Missouri is seeking an APS Specialist II to investigate abuse, neglect, and exploitation of the elderly and disabled and to coordinate protective services. The role includes conducting home visits, interviewing victims and caregivers, and participating in on-call rotations.

You will work independently within a team, travel locally for home visits and hearings, and bring a Bachelor's degree with relevant human services experience.

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

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The State of Missouri is seeking an APS Specialist II to investigate abuse, neglect, and exploitation of the elderly and disabled and to coordinate protective services. The role includes conducting home visits, interviewing victims and caregivers, and participating in on-call rotations.

You will work independently within a team, travel locally for home visits and hearings, and bring a Bachelor's degree with relevant human services experience.