Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience in LPN, RN, social services, One or more years of experience in Adult Protective Services or related field for APS Specialist II.

Key responsabilities:

Investigate reports of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of elderly and disabled individuals

Conduct home visits, coordinate interventions, and provide ongoing protective services

Job description

Job Location: This position will be located at St. Louis City/St. Louis County.

Why You’ll Love This Position

Are you driven to protect seniors and adults with disabilities? Do you work well in challenging situations? If so, come join a team that is dedicated to advocating and helping Missouri's most vulnerable citizens. If you are passionate about helping others, apply for this position and make a difference in the lives of your fellow Missourians.

What You’ll Do

Investigate reports of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of the elderly (age 60+) and disabled (ages 18+).
Conduct home visits to observe surroundings, interview victims and caregivers.
Coordinate interventions and ongoing protective services needs.
Be available to be in an on call rotation with other members of your team.
Travel will be required with possible overnight stays and overtime.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (relevant experience such as LPN, RN, or social service supports, etc. experience may be substituted for each year of required education).
For the APS Specialist II position, one or more years of experience in Adult Protective Services or other related human services field.

All You Need For Success

Minimum Qualifications

High-level communication and interviewing skills.
Able to work independently and show initiative within a team environment.
Able to be resilient, think critically, and be innovative.
Individuals must meet one of the following qualifications.
Relevant experiences such as LPN, RN, social service support, etc. experience may be substituted for each year of the required education.
An Associate Degree with 2 years experience as described above, OR
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, OR
A Registered Nurse (RN) who is licensed and in good standing; OR A Licensed Practical Nurse who is licensed and in good standing with 1 or more years of experience working as an LPN.
For the APS Specialist II position, one or more years of experience in Adult Protective Services or other related human services fields.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

If You Have Questions About This Position Please Contact

Stacey Garner, Stacey.Garner@health.mo.gov , (314) 340-7351

This is an ongoing recruitment that expires every 30 days. If you do not receive a call that does not mean you were not qualified. Please continue to reapply and we will contact you when a position is available.

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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