Job Location: This position will be located at 384 N Lincoln Dr. Troy, MO. 63379 - this position could be based in St. Charles depending on applicant location.

Why you’ll love this position:

Bureau of Adult Protective Services is seeking individuals who are committed to high quality work and enjoy a challenging, fast-paced, and progressive team environment. This is professional supervisory social service work directing the activities of staff responsible for providing protective services on behalf of seniors and/or disabled adults.

What you’ll do:

• Supervise and direct the activities of staff responsible for the identification, investigation, and intervention of abuse, neglect and exploitation.
• Oversee and provide guidance to staff in the development and implementation of protective services
• Coordinate and evaluate the activities of lower level staff while providing training and guidance.
• Conduct periodic team meetings and individuals conferences to apprise staff of new and revised policies and procedures.
• Provide administrative support and assistance to management.
• Exercise significant independence and initiative in the performance of responsibilities.
• Perform other related work as assigned.

All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience as an Adult Protective & Community Worker, Children’s Service Worker, and/or Long-Term Care Specialist with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System, OR
• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work or a closely related field, AND
• Three or more years of professional experience in criminal, civil or administrative investigations and/or the delivery or coordination of social, protective, medical, mental health, or rehabilitative services for senior or disabled adults, children, or families in a public or private agency, OR
• A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work or a closely related field and one or more years of professional experience.

If you have questions about this position please contact:

Carey Boyer carey.boyer @health.mo.gov 57-751-6914

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