Adult Protective Services Specialist I/II at Oklahoma Department Of Human Services

Ada, Oklahoma, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Aug, 26

Salary

41770.2

Posted On

16 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Case Investigation, Risk Assessment, Crisis Intervention, Case Management, Legal Documentation, Court Testimony, Interviewing, Service Planning, Social Work, Community Partnership, Capacity Determination, Reporting

Industry

Civic and Social Organizations

Description

This position is located in Ada, Shawnee and Wewoka, Oklahoma. Adult Protective Services Specialist Annual Salary: Level I H26A - $38,857.35 + Full State Employee Benefits Level II H26B - $41,770.20 + Full State Employee Benefits Travel is EXTENSIVE. Must possess a valid driver's license and must maintain required car insurance. Hours worked may be during on-call hours. This position plays an integral part in keeping vulnerable Oklahoma adults safe. In this position, you will receive and investigate allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation. You will determine the capacity and provide voluntary or involuntary services based on needs, and you'll coordinate service plans, prepare legal forms, attend court hearings, and provide testimony as necessary. Minimum Qualifications Adult Protective Services Specialist, Level I A bachelor's degree in any field is required for this level Adult Protective Services Specialist, Level II Applicant may either have a master’s degree. OR a bachelor’s degree and one year of experience in professional social work. The complexity of the duties assigned will in part depend on the level of experience. The salary depends on the level of qualification of the applicant. Level I: Employees will perform entry-level work in a training status in providing adult protective services to incapacitated adults prior to completion of the Adult Protective Services New Worker Training Academy; Employees may participate in investigations with higher-level Adult Protective Services Specialists, Learn and apply self-protection techniques; Perform follow-up activities for ongoing cases and coordinate service plans for adults; Prepare legal forms for APS court hearings and attend such hearings, providing testimony if needed; Attend case staffing and other training offered outside the APS academy, Perform independent investigation of routine APS referrals. Level II: The APSS II conducts prompt and thorough APS investigations of abuse, neglect and exploitation. Conducts assessments of risk, needs and capacity of vulnerable adults. Offers protective services and writes customer centered service plans. Interviews vulnerable adults, alleged perpetrators and collaterals via phone and in person. Documents all case data including complete interviews with vulnerable adults and other collaterals. Prepares cases for court when identified for involuntary services including participation in courtroom activities. Provides testimony in court regarding protective services or by subpoena. Develops community and internal partners for service delivery. Staffs case situations with APSS District Director in the absence of the APSS IV and APSS III or when in charge of the team/unit. Staffs cases at specific points in process. Staffs cases for potential involuntary services with APSSIII, IV and/or legal representation. May communicate with other management in regard to case activities and decisions. Serve on committees and panels for internal and external partnerships. Provide training and presentations to internal and external partnerships ___________________________________________________________ OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer. If you have questions, please contact DHS.Careers@okdhs.org This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service. Announcement Number: 26-JD100 83008514/JR60175

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Responsibilities

Investigate allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable adults to ensure their safety. Coordinate service plans, prepare legal forms, and provide testimony in court hearings.