Adult Protective Services Specialist

1 week ago


Norman, Oklahoma, United States Oklahoma Human Services Full time
Job Overview

This role is crucial in safeguarding at-risk adults within the community.

POSITION TYPE: Temporary contract with potential for permanent, full-time employment.

Role Details:

PAY STRUCTURE:

  • Level I H26A - $21.61 per hour
  • Level II H26B - $22.10 per hour

Travel Requirements: Extensive travel is necessary; a valid driver's license and car insurance are mandatory.

This position is essential for ensuring the safety of vulnerable adults in Oklahoma. Responsibilities include receiving and investigating reports of abuse, neglect, and exploitation. You will assess individual capacity and provide necessary services, whether voluntary or involuntary, while coordinating service plans, preparing legal documentation, attending court proceedings, and offering testimony as required.

Essential Qualifications

Adult Protective Services Specialist, Level I: A bachelor's degree in any discipline is required.

Adult Protective Services Specialist, Level II: Candidates must possess either a master's degree or a bachelor's degree accompanied by one year of professional social work experience.

The complexity of assigned duties will vary based on the level of experience. Compensation will be determined by the applicant's qualifications.

Level I Responsibilities:

  • Engage in entry-level tasks while undergoing training to provide adult protective services to incapacitated individuals.
  • Collaborate with senior Adult Protective Services Specialists during investigations.
  • Learn and implement self-protection strategies.
  • Conduct follow-up activities for ongoing cases and develop service plans for adults.
  • Prepare legal documents for court hearings and attend these hearings, providing testimony as necessary.
  • Participate in case staffing and additional training opportunities.
  • Conduct independent investigations of routine referrals.

Level II Responsibilities:

  • Receive and investigate reports involving documentation on incapacitated adults facing abuse, neglect, self-neglect, or exploitation.
  • Ensure and apply self-protection strategies.
  • Conduct comprehensive assessments and determine suitable interventions for each case.
  • Make collateral contacts to gather further information regarding the adult's background, assessing the urgency of each situation.
  • Initiate and manage court proceedings for involuntary protective services, acting as a temporary guardian within court-defined limits.
  • Engage the adult (when possible), family members, and other caregivers in creating a service plan tailored to the adult's needs, with follow-up visits as required.
  • Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively within a diverse team and directly with individuals from various backgrounds, including racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and those with disabilities.

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This position is not for permanent state employment but offers a temporary contract with the possibility of transitioning to a state employee role.

Announcement Number - 24-AA006

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