About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Healthcare & Nursing.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

You will work in the field to protect vulnerable adults by receiving and investigating allegations of abuse, neglect, self‑neglect, and exploitation. Day-to-day duties include assessment, case planning, legal coordination, and follow-up.

• Receive and investigate reports/intakes and document findings.
• Conduct comprehensive capacity and risk assessments for incapacitated adults.
• Develop, coordinate, and monitor individualized service plans with adults, families, and community providers.
• Prepare legal documentation, initiate court actions for involuntary protective services when necessary, and provide testimony at hearings.
• Serve as temporary guardian when authorized by the court and as required by policy.
• Maintain accurate, timely case records and complete required paperwork.
• Make collateral contacts (medical providers, caregivers, law enforcement, service agencies) to gather history and support case decisions.
• Apply self-protection techniques and follow safety protocols during home visits and fieldwork.
• Travel extensively across assigned counties (valid driver’s license and required auto insurance must be maintained).

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Minimum Qualifications

Level I

• Bachelor’s degree in any field is required.

Level II

• Master’s degree (any field), OR
• Bachelor’s degree plus one year of professional social work experience.

Additional requirements for both levels

• Ability to complete new-worker training (Adult Protective Services New Worker Training Academy) and ongoing training.
• Valid driver’s license and required automobile insurance.
• Ability to work in a field-based role that requires regular travel and court appearances.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in adult protective services, social work, case management, or related investigations.
• Knowledge of elder abuse, neglect, exploitation statutes, and reporting procedures.
• Strong written documentation and verbal communication skills; comfortable providing court testimony.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of multidisciplinary teams.
• Crisis intervention skills and experience with community resource coordination.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Level I (H26A): $38,857.35 per year + full state employee benefits
• Level II (H26B): $41,770.20 per year + full state employee benefits

This is a civil‑service position in Oklahoma. The assigned pay level depends on qualifications and experience. Confidential client is a Fair Chance Employer.

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Work Environment & Travel

• Field-based role with extensive travel to client homes, medical and legal appointments, and community agencies.
• Frequent in-person contacts with adults at risk; role may require safety planning and application of self-protection techniques.
• Occasional court appearances and coordination with law enforcement and legal representatives.

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Key Keywords (for your application)

• Adult Protective Services (APS)
• APS Specialist
• Case management
• Social work
• Investigations
• Nowata, OK / Oklahoma

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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