Adult Protection Specialist 1-3 (Adult Protective Services 1-3)
Adult Protection Specialist 1-3 (Adult Protective Services 1-3)
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$ 3186 - 5734
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About this Job
The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical preventive and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana.
Learn more about Louisiana Department of Health
Make a meaningful impact by protecting vulnerable adults from abuse neglect and exploitation as an Adult Protective Services Specialist. This position offers challenging and rewarding investigative work extensive collaboration with community partners and the opportunity to help safeguard the rights and safety of adults with disabilities. If youre ready to use your skills to advocate for those most at risk we encourage you to apply.
Minimum Qualifications
Four years of social services experience; OR
Six years of full-time work experience plus one year of social services experience; OR
A bachelors degree plus one year of social services experience; OR
A masters degree in social work a social science education counseling or vocational rehabilitation.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.Job Specification
- The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
- Job Duties:
Conduct intake investigations and assessments of complex adult abuse neglect self-neglect exploitation or extortion cases involving individuals with physical mental developmental or age-related disabilities in community or licensed settings.
Assess clients living environments mental and functional capacities and risk of harm coordinating crisis interventions such as protective custody or removal of perpetrators to ensure immediate safety.
Gather information through interviews record reviews and observations; determine the validity of allegations using specialized training and make informed decisions regarding needed services.
Develop implement and monitor individualized service plans in collaboration with agencies and providers to reduce risk and stabilize the clients situation advocating for necessary supports and benefits.
Collaborate with law enforcement legal professionals and agency staff to refer cases assist with criminal and civil legal actions prepare court documents and testify as required.
Maintain confidential case files and records prepare detailed reports participate in training and community education and provide guidance to less experienced staff.
Position-Specific Details:Location: Office of Aging and Adult Services /OAAS - Headquarters/ AD ADULT PROTECT SVCS COMM-RO5 / Calcasieu Parish
Appointment Type:Probationary Promotional Appointment
Cost Center:
Position Number(s): 175901
Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Adult Protection Specialist 1 2 or 3 determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series.
LDH supports Louisianas commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.
How To Apply:No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
* Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
Debbie Parris-Thymes
LA Department of Health (LDH)
Division of Human Resources
PO Box 4818
Baton Rouge LA 70821
This organization participates in E-verify and for more information on E-verify please contact DHS at 1-.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Unclear
