Adult Protective Services Specialist I​/II

This position is located in Ada, Shawnee and Wewoka, Oklahoma.

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.

• A bachelor's degree in any field is required for this level.

• Applicant may either have a master’s degree.
• OR a bachelor’s degree and one year of experience in professional social work.

• 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.

• 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

This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service.