Adult Protective Services Program Specialist; Social Services Specialist III

Adult Protective Services Program Specialist (Social Services Specialist III)

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The Division of Aging and Adult Protective Services (AAPS) is one of three Divisions within the Office of Children, Aging, and Community Services. AAPS provides state leadership and supervision for services to older adults and at‑risk adults, overseeing 64 county departments of social/human services and 16 Area Agencies on Aging funded by the Older Americans Act.

• Participate in coordination, development, and provision of training and written instruction materials to county APS staff, other professional agencies, and community groups.
• Provide technical assistance and consultation to county staff.
• Monitor program requirement compliance.
• Recommend and write legislative, rule, policy, and other changes and provide analysis of same.
• Participate on external task forces, committees, or work groups.

• Requires at least two years’ experience working with at-risk adults as a case manager, APS caseworker, or other closely related position; at least two years’ experience working with a complex data system.
• Six (6) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position.

• Experience in the Colorado APS program, other Adult Protective Services Programs, and/or other similar government-regulated work.
• Experience in curriculum development and delivery utilizing multiple training modalities.
• Experience and proficiency with technology such as Google Workspace (including Google Forms, Sheets, and Docs), Microsoft Office Tools, Zoom, and Salesforce or other electronic case management systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills and attention to detail.
• Experience interpreting regulations, statute, and policies.
• Excellent customer service and stakeholder engagement skills.

• All CDHS employees (non-direct contact): CBI name check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, reference checks, professional license verification (licensure requirements), and drug screen (commercial driver’s license).
• This position requires State of Colorado residency at the time of application (unless otherwise identified in the posting) and residency within the state throughout the duration of employment in this position.
• Position must be able to travel in and out of state.
• Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose that information on the application and explain why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify you from the current position.

• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans.
• Medical and dental health plans.
• Employer supplemented Health Savings Account.
• Paid life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave.
• State of Colorado Employee Benefit Hub Resource Center.
• Employee Wellness program.
• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more.
• Remote work arrangements for eligible positions.
• Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to increasing a “Colorado for ALL” of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. The State of Colorado believes that a “Colorado for ALL” drives our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply.

The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.