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AspectEntry Level AdultEntry Level Child Care Worker
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require CPR certificationHigh school diploma; CPR and first aid certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentAssisted living facilities, adult day programs, community centersPreschools, daycare centers, after-school programs
Employer & Industry UsageHealthcare, social services, community organizationsEducational institutions, childcare services, non-profits
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding entry-level roles in adult careEntry-level roles in child care and education

Entry Level Adult roles focus on providing care and support to adults in healthcare or community settings, requiring certifications like CPR. Entry Level Child Care Workers primarily work with children in educational or daycare environments, often with similar certifications. Both roles serve different age groups but share similar entry requirements and work environments.

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Adult Protective Services Specialist I/II

Oklahoma Human Services

Norman, OK • On-site

$38K - $41K/yr

Full-time

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Oklahoma Department Of Human Services rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 58 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

This position may be located in Norman, 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.
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:
  • Receive intakes and complete investigations involving appropriate documentation on incapacitated adults alleged to be in situations of abuse, neglect, self-neglect, or exploitation;
  • Ensure and apply self-protection techniques;
  • Perform complete assessment and determine appropriate interventions for each case;
  • Make collateral contacts to gather additional information on the adult's history, determining the urgency of each adult's situation;
  • Initiate and follow through on court proceedings for involuntary protective services, and serve as a temporary guardian for adults acting within the boundaries ordered by the court;
  • Involve the adult's (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 [email protected]
This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service.
Announcement Number: 26-GH146
P108283/JR62704, P108284/JR62815

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