Adult Protection Specialist Supervisor - Baton Rouge; Intake

At the Governor's Office of Elderly Affairs, our mission is committed to advocating for the needs and rights of the elderly, improving the quality of life for its seniors, promoting public awareness, intervention in exploitation and abuse, building partnerships with communities, and supporting intergenerational activities.

We are seeking professionals who can apply their knowledge of adult protective services and social work, with the ability to apply this knowledge in practical settings. The role demands in-depth knowledge of laws and regulations regarding vulnerable adult abuse, social work principles, and issues affecting the elderly and persons with disabilities.

• Six years of social services experience; OR
• Six years of full-time work experience plus three years of social services experience; OR
• A bachelor's degree plus three years of social services experience; OR
• A master's degree in social work, a social science, education, counseling or vocational rehabilitation plus two years of social services experience.

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.

Official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

• Provided direct-line supervision of Adult Protection Specialists through supervisory conferences, case staffing, etc.
• Interprets and oversees compliance with agency, state, and federal policies, such as HIPAA and confidentiality policies.
• Responsible for file maintenance.
• Conducts educational presentations or in-service trainings for community groups, agencies, providers, etc., on adult abuse, neglect, exploitation, and extortion on the role of Adult Protection Services.

Appointment Type
:
Promotion

* This position is only open to permanent classified employees of the Governor's Office of Elderly Affairs.*

Compensation
:

• Hazardous Duty-Premium Pay: $2 per hour, for only hours worked, is authorized for all Adult Protection positions for hazardous duty.
• Tiered Longevity-Premium Pay: up to $2 per hour. All eligible full-time classified employees will receive the following for only hours worked based on the current length of employment with the Governor's Office of Elderly Affairs.

• Employed 0 months to less than 2 years:
  Up to $1.00 per hour
• Employed 2 years to less than 4 years:
  Up to $1.50 per hour
• Employed 4 years or greater:
  Up to $2.00 per hour

Travel
:
Extensive travel to East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Pointe Coupee, West Baton Rouge, West Feliciana, Ascension, Iberville.

Driving, travel, and overtime will be required as deemed necessary by the supervisor.

The Governor's Office of Elderly Affairs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and State as a Model Employer (SAME) to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace.