Adult Protection Specialist 1/2/3 - Baton Rouge
Salary
$3,250.00 - $5,855.00 Monthly
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
221872
Department
Gov-Office of Elderly Affairs
Opening Date
06/04/2026
Closing Date
6/14/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
At the Governors 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 bachelors degree plus one year of social services experience; OR
A masters 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:
Position-Specific Details:
Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Adult Protection Specialist 1, 2, or 3
Appointment type: Probationary. Selected candidates will be required to serve a probationary period of at least one year as a condition of employment.
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 West Feliciana, East Feliciana, East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Pointe Coupee, Iberville, Ascension; periodic travel to other regions may be required
Driving, travel and overtime will be required as deemed necessary by the supervisor.
All prospective new hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal governments E-verify.
The Governors 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.
Contact Information:
For further information about this posting, please email:
Goeahr@la.gov
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:
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):
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Do you have a valid Louisiana drivers license?
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Are you willing to travel "extensively" throughout the state of Louisiana ?
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Are you willing to work overtime at the Supervisors discretion?
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Do you have investigative experience in abuse cases? If yes, explain. If no, write N/A.
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Provide the major for your advanced degree(s) as given on your official transcript for your masters degree(s) or above. Provide the major and level of degree for each entry. If you have not completed an advanced degree enter NA.
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If selected for this position, retirement and other benefits will be discussed in detail with you. To help ensure a smooth administrative process upon hire, can you confirm if you are currently retired? If so, please specify the retirement system or company that administers your benefits.
Required Question
Employer State of Louisiana
Address 1201 N 3rd St
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802
Phone (866) 783-5462
Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm