Job Location: This position will be located at 736 S. B. Hwy 13, Lexington, MO 64067.
Why you’ll love this position:Bureau of Adult Protective Services is seeking individuals who are committed to high quality work and enjoy a challenging, fast-paced, and progressive team environment. This is professional supervisory social service work directing the activities of staff responsible for providing protective services on behalf of seniors and/or disabled adults.
- Supervise and direct the activities of staff responsible for the identification, investigation, and intervention of abuse, neglect and exploitation.
- Oversee and provide guidance to staff in the development and implementation of protective services
- Coordinate and evaluate the activities of lower level staff while providing training and guidance.
- Conduct periodic team meetings and individuals conferences to apprise staff of new and revised policies and procedures.
- Provide administrative support and assistance to management.
- Exercise significant independence and initiative in the performance of responsibilities.
- Perform other related work as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: - Three or more years of experience as an Adult Protective & Community Worker, Children’s Service Worker, and/or Long-Term Care Specialist with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System, OR
- A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work or a closely related field, AND
- Three or more years of professional experience in criminal, civil or administrative investigations and/or the delivery or coordination of social, protective, medical, mental health, or rehabilitative services for senior or disabled adults, children, or families in a public or private agency, OR
- A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work or a closely related field and one or more years of professional experience.
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 .