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Adult Protection Specialist 1-3

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Adult Protection Specialist 1-3

Salary

$3,186.00 - $5,734.00 Monthly

Location

Alexandria, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

OAAS/PAW/213733

Department

LDH-Office of Aging & Adult Services

Opening Date

10/09/2025

Closing Date

10/16/2025 11:59 PM Central

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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 the Louisiana Department of Health (https://ldh.la.gov/)

TheLouisiana Department of Health, Office of Aging and Adult Services, is seeking a dedicatedAdult Protection Specialist 1–3to investigate reports of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable adults.

In this vital role, you’ll use yourinvestigative, analytical, and crisis intervention skillsto assess at-risk situations, develop service plans, and coordinate with healthcare providers, law enforcement, and community partners to protect adults in need. If you're ready to use your skills to advocate for those most at risk, we encourage you to apply.

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:

+ Evaluate reportsof suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation, or extortion to determine if they meet criteria for Adult Protective Services intervention.

+ Conduct thorough investigationsof confirmed cases by gathering evidence, interviewing involved parties, and documenting findings in compliance with state laws and departmental procedures.

+ Assess the needs and risksof vulnerable or disabled adults to determine the level of intervention and support required for their safety and well-being.

+ Develop and implement service plansand coordinate with community agencies, healthcare providers, and family members to address identified risks and stabilize situations.

+ Monitor and review service outcomesto ensure interventions are effective, risks are minimized, and client safety is maintained.

+ Initiate legal or protective actionswhen necessary by collaborating with law enforcement, district attorneys, and legal staff, and provide court testimony or reports as required.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probationary

Cost Center: 3201033106

Position Number(s): 50682309

Career Progression: This position may be filled as aAdult Protection Specialist 1, 2, or 3determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series.

Compensation: This position is eligible for Premium Pay of additional $2.00/hr for hours worked.

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:

Patricia Walker

[email protected]

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.

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.

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

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State of Louisiana

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Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

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