Assistant Adult Protective Services Specialist

State of Missouri
Kansas City, Missouri United States  View Map
Posted: May 13, 2025
  • Salary: $38,500.00-$39,024.00 per Year USD
  • Salary Top:39024
  • Full Time
  • Accounting and Finance
  • Human and Social Services
  • Job Description

    Job Location: This position will be located at 1410 Genessee, Suite 130, Kansas City, MO 64102.

    Why you’ll love this position:

    Are you driven to protect seniors and adults with disabilities? Do you work well in challenging situations? If so, come join a team that is dedicated to advocating and helping Missouri's most vulnerable citizens. If you are passionate about helping others, apply for this position and make a difference in the lives of your fellow Missourians.

    • Investigate reports of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of the elderly (age 60+) and disabled (ages 18+).
    • Conduct home visits to observe surroundings, and interview victims and caregivers.
    • Coordinate interventions and ongoing protective services needs.
    • Be available to be in an on call rotation with other members of your team.


    Minimum Qualifications:

    • High School diploma or equivalent and 0-2 years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)
    • High level communication and interviewing skills.
    • Able to work independently and show initiative within a team environment.
    • Able to be resilient, think critically, and be innovative.


    Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

    The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

    Karen Worthington, Regional Manager, Karen.Worthington@health.mo.gov / 660-582-0400
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • State of Missouri
    • State of Missouri

    Build the Missouri of tomorrow.

    Ensure a strong foundation today.

    Join a group of innovative team members focused on driving the State of Missouri forward. As public servants, our team members have the opportunity to produce work that is both lasting and important. This work serves to protect families, communities, and our natural resources.

     No matter where you are in your career, whether entry level or senior level, a career with the State of Missouri will challenge you to grow both personally and professionally. Though one employer, there is no shortage of exciting opportunities as there are many career paths you may take within the State. If you are searching for a job that transforms lives, including your own, a career with the State of Missouri is the perfect fit!

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