A highly motivated Animal Protection Officer seeks to gain employment as an Adult Protective Services Investigator. I have problem-solving and decision-making skills, enjoy working independently in the field, and can provide comfort and resources to those who need help. I interact with adults, family members, and their pets in their homes or care facilities, and coordinate with external partners that range from caregivers, medical and veterinary personnel, police, public fiduciaries, the public, and others in the course of my investigations. I also have multiple years of experience providing professional case management and investigation services (intake, needs assessment, service planning, and monitoring and evaluation) with pet owners and their pets.
Knowledge of:
Physical and behavioral indicators of neglect and abuse of adults with mental disabilities, seriously mentally ill individuals, or frail elderly individuals
Case investigation, social work practices, and principles (eg, animal rights and welfare, adult, and juvenile maltreatment)
Appropriate interventions for a variety of behavioral, developmental, and psychological symptoms
Skills in:
Oral and written communication,
Time management and organization,
Critical thinking,
Using computer software packages (eg, Chameleon, Word)
Ability to:
Write clear, concise, and accurate reports
Quickly assess, prioritize, and process report cases when received, and handle clients and callers in a professional, calm manner, eliciting information quickly and efficiently