Adult Protective Services Specialist I/II

  • State of Missouri
  • Columbia, Missouri
  • Aug 20, 2024
Full Time Human and Social Services Public Health
  • Salary: 40,416.00-45,456.00 per Year USD
  • Salary Top: 45456 USD

Job Description

Job Location: This position will be located at 900 W Nifong Suite 214 Columbia, Mo. 65203

Are you driven to protect seniors and adults with disabilities? Do you work well in challenging situations? If so, come join a team that is dedicated to advocating and helping Missouri's most vulnerable citizens. If you are passionate about helping others, apply for this position and make a difference in the lives of your fellow Missourians.

  • Investigate reports of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of the elderly (age 60+) and disabled (ages 18+).
  • Conduct home visits to observe surroundings, interview victims and caregivers.
  • Coordinate interventions and ongoing protective services needs.
  • Be available to be in an on call rotation with other members of your team.


  • High level communication and interviewing skills.
  • Able to work independently and show initiative within a team environment.
  • Able to be resilient, think critically, and be innovative.
  • Bachelor's Degree or higher level degree from an accredited college or university. (Substitutions may be allowed.)


Preferred Qualifications:

  • For the APS Specialist II position, one or more years of experience in Adult Protective Services or other related human services field.


Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

Base Pay

40,416

Job Address

Columbia, Missouri United States View Map