An Adult Basic Education or Literacy Instructor works with adults, including young adults who are out of school, to improve literacy and strengthen basic skills in reading, writing and math. Helps students to learn English or gain a high school diploma or equivalent certificate. Assesses students' educational levels, skills and goals, and differentiates instruction as needed for adults at different levels in one class. May focus on basic skills as needed for a particular occupation, or assist students with developing study skills or job search skills, or help students connect with social services.
Adult Protective Services Specialist I/II Oklahoma Human Services - 2.9 Tulsa, OK Job Details Full-time $38,857.35 - $41,770.20 a year 13 hours ago Benefits On-the-job training Qualifications Driver's License Bachelor's degree Full Job Description This position is located in
Level I H26A - $38,857.35 + Full State Employee Benefits Level II H26B - $41,770.20 + Full State Employee Benefits Travel is
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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 (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 This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service.
