Vulnerable Adult Safety Specialist

2 weeks ago


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

This role is situated within the Oklahoma Human Services framework.

THIS POSITION IS A TEMPORARY CONTRACT ROLE WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF BECOMING A PERMANENT, FULL-TIME STATE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Position Title: Adult Protective Services Specialist

COMPENSATION:

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

Travel Requirements: Must have a valid driver's license and maintain valid car insurance as an insured driver.

This position is crucial in safeguarding vulnerable adults in Oklahoma. The incumbent will be responsible for receiving and investigating reports of abuse, neglect, and exploitation. You will assess individual capacities and provide necessary voluntary or involuntary services, coordinate service plans, prepare legal documentation, attend court proceedings, and offer testimony as required.

Essential Qualifications

Adult Protective Services Specialist, Level I - A bachelor's degree in any discipline is mandatory for this level.

Adult Protective Services Specialist, Level II - Candidates may 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 be influenced by the level of experience. Compensation will vary based on the applicant's qualifications.

Level I Responsibilities:

  • Engage in entry-level tasks while undergoing training to provide adult protective services to incapacitated adults until completion of the Adult Protective Services New Worker Training Academy;
  • 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 APS court hearings and attend these hearings, providing testimony as necessary;
  • Participate in case staffing and additional training outside the APS academy;
  • Independently investigate routine APS referrals.

Level II Responsibilities:

  • Receive and process intakes, completing investigations with appropriate documentation regarding incapacitated adults facing allegations of 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 on the adult's history, assessing the urgency of each situation;
  • Initiate and manage court proceedings for involuntary protective services, serving as a temporary guardian for adults within the court's directives;
  • Involve the adult (when feasible), family members, and other caregivers in creating a service plan tailored to the adult's needs, and conduct follow-up visits as required by policy or as necessary.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively within a diverse team and engage with individuals from various backgrounds, including racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and disability contexts.

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Oklahoma Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This application is intended for a temporary contract position with the potential for transition to a state employee role.

Announcement Number - 24-AA006

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