Adult Protective Services Specialist I/II

Job overview

The Adult Protective Services Specialist I/II role is onsite in McAlester, OK. Annual salary is $38,857.35 for Level I or $41,770.20 for Level II, with full state employee benefits. The position helps keep vulnerable Oklahoma adults safe. The specialist receives and investigates allegations of abuse, neglect, self-neglect, and exploitation, assesses needs and capacity, and coordinates protective services. The work also includes service planning, legal forms, court proceedings, follow-up, and testimony when needed, with duties varying by level and experience.

What you'll do

• Receive and investigate adult protective services referrals
• document investigations and assessments
• determine appropriate interventions and services
• coordinate service plans and follow-up visits
• gather information through collateral contacts
• prepare legal forms
• attend court hearings and provide testimony as needed
• Level II may initiate court proceedings and serve as a temporary guardian within court-ordered boundaries.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

adult protective services

social services

abuse investigations

neglect investigations

case management

court proceedings

mcalester ok

oklahoma human services

level i $38,857.35/year

level ii $41,770.20/year

extensive travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Full state employee benefits.

Why this role

Extensive travel is required. Level I requires a bachelor’s degree; Level II requires a master’s degree or a bachelor’s degree plus one year of professional social work experience.

About the employer

Oklahoma Human Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs (except Education, Public Health, and Veterans' Affairs Programs). Sector: 92.