Title:  Adult Protective Services Field Supervisor

Overview

Supervision of investigations into allegations of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable adults in the southern portion of the State. The incumbent must integrate a comprehensive knowledge of state law with interview techniques and knowledge of evidence collection to elicit detailed, meaningful information and to advise and direct APS Investigators throughout investigations. The incumbent trains new Investigators and distributes assignments taking into account current caseloads and likely investigation complexity to ensure timeliness of protective services and investigation completion. The incumbent monitors staff performance, provides training and counseling to staff, ensuring adherence to established protocols. The incumbent reviews compiled evidence and investigative reports supporting the recommendation, determining whether the information gathered satisfies the critical elements of the statue in order to develop a recommendation. The incumbent may provide education to agencies or the public about Adult Protective Services and reporting of abuse. The incumbent will service a small caseload of investigations. The incumbent must be available to conduct investigations and support and supervise staff in Addison, Bennington, Orange, Rutland, Windham, and Windsor counties.

Who May Apply

This position, Adult Protective Services Field Supervisor (Job Requisition #20502), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact john.gordon@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail.  You must apply online to be considered.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

 

AHS BACKGROUND CHECKS:  Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position.  In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

Class Definition

Specialized duties at a professional level for the Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living involving investigations, protective services assessments and interventions pertaining to reports of abuse, exploitation, and neglect of vulnerable adults. Duties also include assessments of individual and environmental safety, risk of harm, and cognitive capacity and implementing a wide variety of protective service mechanisms, the supervision of staff in such work.  Work is performed under the supervision of the Director of Adult Protective Services, but with significant need for individual discretion. Incumbents must analyze and solve complex problems which require significant evaluative thinking and judgment and management of investigative resources and workloads across the state. Employees of the Agency of Human Services perform their respective functions adhering to four key practices: customer service, holistic service, strengths-based relationships and results orientation.

Environmental Factors

Duties are performed in a variety of settings, including standard office setting or in the field, including individuals' homes and residential care settings. Considerable field travel is required for which private means of transportation must be available. An incumbent predictably will encounter high level stress and emotional situations, strong differences of opinion, and potentially threatening situations.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in social work, gerontology/aging, disabilities, psychology, criminal justice, or closely related field AND one (1) year or more of experience at a professional level in social work or psychology with a focus on aging and/or disability services, a health care related field, or law enforcement or similar professional role that included significant investigatory responsibilities.

OR

Bachelor's degree AND three (3) years or more of experience at a professional level in social work or psychology with a focus on aging and/or disability services, a health care related field, or law enforcement or similar professional role that included significant investigatory responsibilities.

OR

Associate's degree AND five (5) years or more of experience at a professional level in social work or psychology with a focus on aging and/or disability services, a health care related field, or law enforcement or similar professional role that included significant investigatory responsibilities.

OR

High School diploma or equivalent AND seven (7) year or more of experience at a professional level in social work or psychology with a focus on aging and/or disability services, a health care related field, or law enforcement or similar professional role that included significant investigatory responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in investigative, legal, or law enforcement services.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium
• Dental Plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan; many jobs also allow for a flexible schedule
• Low cost group life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.