ADULT PROTECTION SPECIALIST 1-3 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/5019067) Apply  ADULT PROTECTION SPECIALIST 1-3 Salary $3,186.00 - $5,734.00 Monthly Location Lafayette, LA Job Type Classified Job Number OAAS/SG/211097 Department LDH-Office of Aging & Adult Services Opening Date 07/24/2025 Closing Date 7/31/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits About this Job The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana. Learn more about Louisiana Department of Health (https://ldh.la.gov/) We're looking for compassionate, committed professionals to join our team asAdult Protection Specialists (Levels 1–3). In this role, you'll be on the front lines of adult protective services—investigating reports of abuse, neglect, and exploitation, and connecting individuals with the support and services they need to live safely and with dignity. If you have the heart to serve and the resolve to act, we encourage you to apply today, and help be a voice for those who need it most! 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 The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=168260) . Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: + Conduct thorough investigationsof reported abuse, neglect, exploitation, or extortion involving vulnerable adults with physical, mental, or developmental disabilities living in various community and facility settings. + Assess client needs and risk factorsby interviewing clients, caregivers, providers, and reviewing medical or psychological records to determine immediate safety concerns and service requirements. + Develop and implement individualized service plansin coordination with healthcare providers, social service agencies, and family members to reduce risk and stabilize the client’s situation. + Collaborate closely with law enforcement, legal professionals, and community agencies tofacilitate appropriate civil or criminal actions, including preparing reports, affidavits, and providing testimony in court when necessary. + Maintain comprehensive and confidential case documentation, ensuringtimely and accurate data entry and reporting in compliance with agency and legal standards. + Participate in ongoing training and community education effortsto stay current on adult protective services best practices and to promote awareness of adult abuse prevention in the community. Position-Specific Details: Location: Office of Aging and Adult Services/ LDH AD Adult Protective Services / Lafayette Parish Appointment Type: Job appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months) Cost Center: 3201030600 Position Number(s): 50478758 Career Progression:This position may be filled as anAdult Protection Specialist 1, 2, or 3determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series. LDH supports Louisiana’s commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. How To Apply: No Civil Service test score is 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. *Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Contact Information: Staff Name: Stephanie Gilmore stephanie.gilmore@la.gov LA Department of Health (LDH) Division of Human Resources PO Box 4818 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. 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 Employer State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. 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