APS Investigator Specialist

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate APS Investigator Specialist to join our team. As an APS Investigator Specialist, you will be responsible for investigating reports of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of elderly or disabled adults, providing services to clients and their families, and developing individualized service plans to meet their needs.

• Investigate reports of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of elderly or disabled adults
• Provide services to clients and their families, including counseling, information and referral services, and testifying in court
• Develop individualized service plans to meet the needs of clients
• Make presentations and participate in community awareness and related activities
• Prepare routine, statistical, and special reports for management

• Knowledge of agency policies, procedures, and standards
• Knowledge of Texas laws relating to adult protective services
• Knowledge of gerontology and the dynamics of the aging process
• Knowledge of special problems of the aged and disabled
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques and skills
• Knowledge of differing cultures/ethnic groups and values
• Ability to work effectively with difficult abuse/neglect complaints
• Ability to empathize and provide encouragement to disabled adults and the elderly

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• The satisfaction of making a difference in the lives of elderly and disabled adults