Adult Protection Specialist 1,2 and 3 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/4833960) Apply  Adult Protection Specialist 1,2 and 3 Salary $3,186.00 - $5,734.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number OAAS/DPT/205833 Department LDH-Office of Aging & Adult Services Opening Date 02/14/2025 Closing Date 2/22/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions Supplemental Information The Louisiana Department of Health is dedicated to fulfilling its mission through direct provision of quality services, the development and stimulation of services of others, and the utilization of available resources in the most effective manner. LDH serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. This position is located within the Louisiana Department of Health / Office of Aging and Adult Services / Headquarters / East Baton Rouge Parish Announcement Number: OAAS/DPT/205833 Cost Center: 3201033002 Position Number(s): 178438 This vacancy is being announced as a Classified position and will be filled as a Job appointment. (Job appointments are temporary appointments that may last up to 48 months). No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy. Adult Protection Specialist 1-3 OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY: This position serves as the Adult Protective Services Specialist 1-3 in the Office of Aging and Adult Services in the Louisiana Department of Health. The incumbent is responsible for conducting investigations of reported allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, and extortion of vulnerable adults residing in community settings, state-operated facilities, and/or unlicensed group home settings. This position performs highly complex duties mandated by La R.S. 14:403.2 and La R.S. 15:1501-11, requiring the application of adult protective services program knowledge and skills in the areas of 1) determining if reports meet the criteria for services, 2) investigating reports of abuse/neglect/exploitation, 3) assessing disabled adults in at-risk situations, 4) determining what services or remedies are needed and developing and initiating appropriate interventions to alleviate the abuse or lower the risk to the adult, 5) monitoring the implementation of service plans to ensure the situation is stabilized, and 6) initiating referrals for appropriate civil and/or criminal legal action and working with legal staff, law enforcement, and/or district attorneys to carry out such actions. The incumbent is primarily assigned to one LDH region. However, when workload demands, the incumbent may occasionally be required to work in other regions. General supervision from an Adult Protection Specialist Supervisor. The position requires a thorough knowledge of laws and regulations relating to abuse of vulnerable adults, social work principles, and specific circumstances of persons with disabilities, community resources, crisis intervention skills, and the ability to work with persons of different cultures and ethnic groups, and values. Investigative, analytical, decision-making, critical thinking, and case management functions are required at the skilled professional level. Insightful, independent judgment is required. The position requires the ability to function in adversarial conditions, defuse volatile or hostile situations, and may involve exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous conditions. The incumbent must communicate effectively, both written and orally, with vulnerable and disabled individuals, healthcare professionals, social service providers, law enforcement, district attorneys, the courts, charitable organizations, churches, and clients with special communication needs. The position requires extensive travel within and outside the domicile's official region, often in high crime and/or isolated, remote areas. A valid driver's license and personal means of transportation are required. A criminal background check may be required. Incumbents must adhere to the LDH and OAAS Telework Policies. Incumbents may be required to serve on-call in specific situations or when scheduled on a rotating basis. Work may be required outside the traditional 40-hour work week. The incumbent may be required to present investigative information and outcomes and/or testify in court regarding cases. The position requires computer skills, including the ability to download, upload, copy, and save computer files, write narratives, and enter data into an electronic database system. The incumbent must adhere to the profession's ethical standards and abide by departmental and office policies and procedures. NOTE REGARDING THE ADVERTISED PAY: This position participates in a Career Progression Group (CPG) and may be filled as aAdult Protection Specialist 1-3 level at which the vacancy is filled will be determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series. The actual starting salary depends on the education and experience of the selected applicant. Please click on the below links to learn more about each job level: State Civil Service Job Information Finder (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/JobView2.aspx) No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. *Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.* A resume upload willNOTpopulate your information into your application. Work experience left off your electronic application or only included in an attached resume is not eligible to receive credit For further information about this vacancy contact: Debbie Parris-Thymes Debbie.Parris-Thymes2@la.gov LDH/HUMAN RESOURCES BATON ROUGE, LA 70821 225 342-6477 This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218. Minimum Qualifications 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 Concepts FUNCTION OF WORK: To provide entry-level specialized social services to clients in the protective services program. LEVEL OF WORK: Entry. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Close from an Adult Protection Specialist Supervisor, a higher level professional, or an administrator. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None. LOCATION OF WORK: Typically, the Department of Health and Hospitals. JOB DISTINCTIONS: Differs from Adult Protection Specialist 2 by the presence of close supervision and the absence of independent action. Examples of Work ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 50% Conducts intake or conducts investigations and/or assessments of reports of complex cases involving abuse, neglect, self-neglect, exploitation, or extortion of adults who have physical, mental, developmental, or age-related disabilities and whose disability substantially impairs the ability for self-care, and who live in community settings or in licensed or contract LDH facilities. Cases frequently involve multiple allegations, and clients may have multiple disabilities, i.e., severe developmental deficits, psychiatric disorders, substance abuse and/or physical disabilities. Allegations may include but are not limited to sexual abuse, severe physical abuse, neglect, abandonment, and financial exploitation. Obtains information from interviews with clients, collaterals, providers, physicians, and others, review of records, and personal observation. Uses specialized training and skills to assess the client's need for services and crisis intervention and determine the allegations' validity. The incumbent may also conduct investigations in licensed nursing facilities, licensed or unlicensed adult residential care facilities, state-operated 24-hour psychiatric clinics, developmental centers, substance abuse treatment facilities, and other facilities as required. Assesses the adult's home environment, living situation, functional and mental capacity, and other factors in determining the risk of harm to the adult and the need for crisis intervention. Arranges or coordinates crisis intervention services needed for the adult's immediate safety, i.e., removal and placement in temporary shelter, orders of protective custody for medical or mental health evaluation and/or treatment, removal of alleged perpetrators from the home, provision of respite services, etc. Establishes the adult's ability to make decisions based on personal assessment, review of existing medical and psychological records, interviews with treating professionals, and/or evaluation by appropriate professionals. Works with coroner, service agencies, law enforcement, district attorneys, and agency legal staff to initiate legal actions necessary to protect the adult. Writes and maintains highly confidential case files and records, prepares, and submits reports to OAAS central office. Accesses client history and other data systems, inputs case data, compiles reports, and updates client records and case information using computer and remote access technology. 30% Develops, in coordination with appropriate agencies/professionals, a service plan to address immediate and long-term issues contributing to the abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Implements the plan and monitors compliance by providers, family members, and others to ensure the situation is stabilized and/or the risk to the adult is reduced. Advocates for the adult to obtain needed services and/or benefits when necessary. Intervention plans may also include arranging or providing services to other family members, such as counseling, caregiver training, support groups, etc., or to the perpetrator of the abuse, such as mental health or substance abuse treatment. 10% In accordance with agency policy and state laws, refers cases and/or coordinates investigations with law enforcement and prepares and submits reports to district attorneys and/or courts. Assists law enforcement/district attorneys in pursuing criminal charges against perpetrators. Recommends the civil legal actions necessary to protect adults, such as restraining orders, orders for protective services, or protective custody orders, and coordinates and consults with supervisors, LDH attorneys and/or district attorneys to initiate such actions. Prepares and submits affidavits and reports for court and testifies at court proceedings. 10% Attends and participates in formal and informal training programs and seminars relative to adult abuse/neglect, investigative and assessment techniques, legal issues, safety procedures, and other job-related duties. May provide training to other staff in selected areas of expertise and may also provide on-the-job training for less experienced workers. Attends and participates in meetings and/or staffing with health professionals, service providers, and other agencies regarding mutual clients or general issues concerning disabled adults. Conducts educational presentations or in-service training for community groups, agencies, providers, etc., on adult abuse/neglect and the role of APS and participates in the Adult Protective Services Coordinating Councils. * Performs other related duties as assigned. Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: + New Year's Day + Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, + Mardi Gras, + Good Friday, + Memorial Day, + Independence Day, + Labor Day, + Veteran's Day, + Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. ***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): + Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system + Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), + Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others 01 This position will be filled as a Job appointment only. Job appointments may last up to 48 months. 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