Job/Position DescriptionNote: This position can be housed at one of the following office locations Corpus Christi, TX; Alice, Tx; Aransas Pass, TX; Beeville, TX; Kingsville, TX; Robstown, TX and Sinton, TX.The position functions as an assistant to agency staff and supervisors in providing human services to Adult Protective Services (APS) clients. The position interacts routinely with Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (FPS) staff, representatives from various organizations, and the general public. This position provides field support for APS workers in purchasing and delivering goods for clients, and administrative tasks such as routing and filing cases.For a realistic job preview for this position and about the agency, please click here.The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) is responsible for protecting the unprotected and#151; children, elderly, and people with disabilities and#151; from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. DFPS accomplishes this responsibility by employing over 12,000 workers who live up to the agency's Mission, Vision, and Values in service to the 27 million citizens of Texas.DFPS is not only a qualifying organization for the Service Loan Forgiveness Program, which forgives the remaining balance on college student Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments, but also offers excellent health benefits, special discounts on many products and services through the Discount Purchase Program, a lifetime monthly retirement annuity as well as Texa$aver 401(k) and 457 Programs under the Employees Retirement System of Texas. An additional benefit you will receive is 12 days of paid annual leave, 12 sick days, and the potential to earn up to four days of administrative leave each year. Your annual paid leave accrual increases as your tenure increases.Essential Job FunctionsProvides the purchase and delivery of goods and service to APS clients at the request of workers and supervisorsAssists workers in Safety Contacts for APS clients.Completes appropriate forms and documentation concerning client contact including data entry into IMPACT and other agency systems.Maintain out-going paper and/or electronic appointment calendar for scheduling requests made by caseworkers/supervisor.Assists with routing duties.Performs other duties as assigned and required to maintain unit operations including performing various clerical duties such as typing, filing, faxing, copying, answering/receiving telephone inquiries, etc.Promotes and demonstrates appropriate respect for cultural diversity among coworkers and all work-related contacts.Attends work regularly in accordance with agency leave policy.Registrations, Licensure Requirements or CertificationsThis position requires use of the applicant's personal motor vehicle to complete job functions.Applicants for positions must have a reliable motor vehicle; an acceptable driving record for the past five years; a current, valid Texas driver's license appropriate for the vehicle and passenger or cargo load that applies to the job; and proof of insurance. Applicants must provide proof of driving record, insurance, and license.Knowledge Skills AbilitiesKnowledge of Adult Protective Services.Knowledge of community resources.Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.Ability to follow instructions.Ability to get work effectively with others.Ability to effectively interact with adults that could have disabilities.Ability to operate a personal computer, several software https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=604697 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.