Vulnerable Adults Protective Services Investigator

Oklahoma Human Services; Wewoka (OK); On-site; USD 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full state employee benefits

Job summary

OKDHS ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES in Ada, Shawnee and Wewoka, Oklahoma, seeks an Adult Protective Services Specialist to receive and investigate reports of abuse, neglect and exploitation of vulnerable adults. The role involves determining capacity, coordinating service plans, preparing legal forms, attending court hearings and providing testimony as needed; Level I or II depending on qualifications.

Travel is extensive and a valid driver’s license with insurance is required; on-call hours may

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required for Level I.
• Master's degree OR Bachelor's degree with one year of professional social work experience for Level II.
• Valid driver's license and maintain required car insurance.

Responsibilities

• Receive and investigate allegations of abuse, neglect and exploitation of vulnerable adults.
• Determine capacity and provide voluntary or involuntary services as needed.
• Coordinate service plans, prepare legal forms and attend court hearings with testimony as necessary.

Education

Bachelor's degree (Level I)

Master's degree or Bachelor's + 1 year social work experience (Level II)

Job description

OKDHS ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES in Ada, Shawnee and Wewoka, Oklahoma, seeks an Adult Protective Services Specialist to receive and investigate reports of abuse, neglect and exploitation of vulnerable adults. The role involves determining capacity, coordinating service plans, preparing legal forms, attending court hearings and providing testimony as needed; Level I or II depending on qualifications.

Travel is extensive and a valid driver’s license with insurance is required; on-call hours may