What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adult Protection Specialist 1-3 position at Grambling State University?
About this Job
Make a meaningful difference in the lives of Louisiana’s vulnerable adults! As an Adult Protective Services Investigator, you will investigate allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, and self-neglect, advocate for individuals at risk, and coordinate critical services to protect their safety and well-being. Join a dedicated team where your investigative skills, compassion, and commitment to public service help protect vulnerable adults, connect them with essential resources, and promote safer communities across Louisiana.
Minimum Qualifications
Four years of social services experience; OR
Six years of full-time work experience plus one year of social services experience; OR
A bachelor's degree plus one year of social services experience; OR
A master's degree in social work, a social science, education, counseling or vocational rehabilitation.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
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.
Job Specification
Job Duties and Other Information
- Conduct intake interviews, investigations, and assessments of allegations of abuse, neglect, self-neglect, exploitation, and extortion involving vulnerable adults.
- Evaluate clients’ living environments, physical and mental capacity, personal circumstances, and risk factors to determine safety concerns and the need for crisis intervention.
- Coordinate emergency interventions and protective services, including temporary shelter, medical or mental health evaluations, respite services, and removal of alleged perpetrators when necessary.
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized service plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals, service providers, family members, and community agencies to reduce risks and address immediate and long-term needs.
- Maintain confidential case files, document investigative findings, enter and update case information, and prepare reports to support case management and program compliance.
- Collaborate with law enforcement, district attorneys, courts, and legal professionals to pursue appropriate legal actions, prepare affidavits, and provide testimony in court proceedings when required.
- Participate in professional training, provide guidance to colleagues and community partners, and conduct educational presentations on adult abuse, neglect, exploitation, and Adult Protective Services procedures.
Position-Specific Details:
How To Apply:
- Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
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