Adult Protection Specialist 1-3

Adult Protection Specialist 1-3 LDH-Office of Aging & Adult Services Baton Rouge, LA Job Details $3,250 - $5,855 a month 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Parental leave Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Crisis intervention Computer operation Computer literacy Social work Driver's License Case management Decision making Data entry Full Job Description Salary $3,250.00 - $5,855.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number

OAAS/PAW/220982

Department LDH-Office of Aging & Adult Services Opening Date 05/11/2026 Closing Date 5/18/2026 11:59 PM Central 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 Louisiana Department of Health Make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable adults by joining the Louisiana Department of Health's Office of Aging and Adult Services as an Adult Protective Services Specialist. This impactful role provides the opportunity to protect and advocate for adults facing abuse, neglect, exploitation, and other high-risk situations through investigations, assessments, crisis intervention, and service coordination. The position works closely with law enforcement, legal professionals, healthcare providers, and community partners to help ensure the safety, dignity, and well-being of individuals across Louisiana. If you are compassionate, analytical, and driven to make a real impact through advocacy and protective services, 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 found here.

Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties:

The incumbent must adhere to the profession's ethical standards and abide by departmental and office policies and procedures. The incumbent is primarily assigned to one LDH region. However, when workload demands, the incumbent may occasionally be required to work in other regions. General supervision is provided from an Adult Protection Specialist Supervisor. The position requires a thorough knowledge of laws and regulations relating to abuse of vulnerable adults, social work principles, and specific circumstances of persons with disabilities, community resources, crisis intervention skills, and the ability to work with persons of different cultures and ethnic groups, and values. Investigative, analytical, decision-making, critical thinking, and case management functions are required at the skilled professional level. Insightful, independent judgment is required. The position requires the ability to function in adversarial conditions, defuse volatile or hostile situations, and may involve exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous conditions. The incumbent must communicate effectively, both written and orally, with vulnerable and disabled individuals, healthcare professionals, social service providers, law enforcement, district attorneys, the courts, charitable organizations, churches, and clients with special communication needs. The position requires extensive travel within and outside the domicile's official region, often in high crime and/or isolated, remote areas. A valid driver's license and personal means of transportation are required. A criminal background check may be required. Incumbents must adhere to the LDH and OAAS Telework Policies. Incumbents may be required to serve on-call in specific situations or when scheduled on a rotating basis. Work may be required outside the traditional 40-hour work week. The incumbent may be required to present investigative information and outcomes and/or testify in court regarding cases. The position requires computer skills, including the ability to download, upload, copy, and save computer files, write narratives, and enter data into an electronic database system. A preferred qualification is proficiency in Microsoft Office software programs.

Position-Specific Details:

Location:

Office of Aging & Adult Services / OAAS - Headquarters /

East Baton Rouge Parish Appointment Type:

This position may be filled as a Probationary appointment

Cost Center:

3201033002 Position Number(s): 50691424

Career Progression:

This position may be filled as an Adult Protection Specialist 1, 2, or 3 determined 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. 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). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

Patricia Walker 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. Information on the Louisiana Works, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here . LDH is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit a highly productive and diverse workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor. 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 https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at https://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 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