Adult Protection Specialist 1/2/3 - New Orleans

Job Title

Adult Protection Specialist

Job Description

At the Governor's Office of Elderly Affairs, our mission is committed to advocating for the needs and rights of the elderly, improving the quality of life for its seniors, promoting public awareness, intervention in exploitation and abuse, building partnerships with communities, and supporting intergenerational activities. We are seeking professionals who can apply their knowledge of adult protective services and social work, with the ability to apply this knowledge in practical settings. The role demands in-depth knowledge of laws and regulations regarding vulnerable adult abuse, social work principles, and issues affecting the elderly and persons with disabilities.

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 Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

• Conducts intake and investigations of adult abuse, neglect, exploitation, and extortion under close supervision, determining allegation types, risk levels, and investigation priorities in accordance with agency policy and state law.
• Assesses the adult's living situation, functional and mental capacity, and overall environment to evaluate immediate safety risks and the need for urgent intervention.
• Provides or coordinates emergency responses, such as contacting law enforcement, emergency services, or arranging relocation to ensure the adult's immediate safety.
• Secures appropriate services in the least restrictive setting possible to promote the adult's safety, care, treatment, and independence, while making referrals when reports do not meet investigative thresholds.
• Collaborates with external partners including law enforcement, coroners, and legal personnel, while maintaining confidential case files per agency standards and procedures.

Position-Specific Details:

Career Progression : This position may be filled as an Adult Protection Specialist 1, 2, or 3

Compensation : This position is eligible for premium pay of up to $2.00 per hour worked

Travel: Extensive travel is required within the domiciled parishes of Orleans, Jefferson, St. Bernard, Plaquemines periodic travel to other regions may be required

The Governor's Office of Elderly Affairs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and State as a Model Employer (SAME) to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

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 this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Benefits

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through 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
• Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at
• 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.
• 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 (
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System ( among others