Assistant Adult Protective Services Specialist
State of Missouri St. Charles, Missouri, United States
- Location: St. Charles, Missouri, United States
- Categories: Accounting and Finance, Human and Social Services
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Jul 19, 2025
Job Description:
Assistant Adult Protective Services Specialist
Description
Job Location: This position will be located at 3737 Harry S. Truman Blvd Suite 500, St. Charles, MO 63301/St. Charles County.Why you’ll love this position:
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.
What you’ll do:
- 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.
All you need for success:
Minimum Qualifications
- 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.
- High school diploma or equivalent with 0-2 years of relevant experience.
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.
If you have questions about this position please contact:
Carey Boyer, Regional Manager, Carey.Boyer@health.mo.gov, 573-751-6914.
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.