Adult Protective Services Specialist I/II
Company: Oklahoma Human Services
Location: Ada
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description This position is located in Ada
and Shawnee, Oklahoma. Adult Protective Services Specialist Annual
Salary: Level I H26A - $38,857.35 Full State Employee Benefits
Level II H26B - $41,770.20 Full State Employee Benefits Travel is
EXTENSIVE. Must possess a valid driver's license and must maintain
required car insurance. Hours worked may be on-call. This position
plays an integral part in keeping vulnerable Oklahoma adults safe.
In this position, you will receive and investigate allegations of
abuse, neglect, and exploitation. You will determine the capacity
and provide voluntary or involuntary services based on needs, and
you'll coordinate service plans, prepare legal forms, attend court
hearings, and provide testimony as necessary. Minimum
Qualifications Adult Protective Services Specialist, Level I A
bachelor's degree in any field is required for this level Adult
Protective Services Specialist, Level II Applicant may either have
a master’s degree. OR a bachelor’s degree and one year of
experience in professional social work. The complexity of the
duties assigned will in part depend on the level of experience. The
salary depends on the level of qualification of the applicant.
Level I: Employees will perform entry-level work in a training
status in providing adult protective services to incapacitated
adults prior to completion of the Adult Protective Services New
Worker Training Academy; Employees may participate in
investigations with higher-level Adult Protective Services
Specialists, Learn and apply self-protection techniques; Perform
follow-up activities for ongoing cases and coordinate service plans
for adults; Prepare legal forms for APS court hearings and attend
such hearings, providing testimony if needed; Attend case staffing
and other training offered outside the APS academy, Perform
independent investigation of routine APS referrals. Level II: The
APSS II conducts prompt and thorough APS investigations of abuse,
neglect and exploitation. Conducts assessments of risk, needs and
capacity of vulnerable adults. Offers protective services and
writes customer centered service plans. Interviews vulnerable
adults, alleged perpetrators and collaterals in their homes and
over the phone. Documents all case data including complete
interviews with vulnerable adults and other collaterals. Prepares
cases for court when identified for involuntary services including
participation in courtroom activities. Provides testimony in court
regarding protective services or by subpoena. Develops community
and internal partners for service delivery. Staffs case situations
with APSS District Director in the absence of the APSS IV and APSS
III or when in charge of the team/unit. Staffs cases at specific
points in process. Staffs cases for potential involuntary services
with APSSIII, IV and/or legal representation. May communicate with
other management in regard to case activities and decisions. Serve
on committees and panels for internal and external partnerships.
Provide training and presentations to internal and external
partnerships Involve the adult (if possible) family, and other
caregivers in the development of a service plan to meet the adult's
needs, and provide follow-up visits as specified by policy or more
often as needed. OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer. If you have
questions, please contact DHS.Careers@okdhs.org This is a position
in the Oklahoma Civil Service. Announcement Number: 26-JD016
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