Strategies for Retention and Recruitment: An Adult Protective Services Program Panel Discussion
Channel: APS Technical Assistance Resource Center
Date: 2022-02-25

Recruiting, hiring, and retaining quality adult protective services (APS) staff is necessary for program consistency, better service delivery to clients, maintaining staff morale and much more. How do APS programs “staff up” given the challenges of geography, cost of living increases, a global pandemic, normal attrition, etc.? Join four state APS administrators for a discussion on innovative approaches to tackle this tough issue.

Panelists:
- Renee Bouchillon, Adult Protective Services Program Director, Tennessee Department of Human Services
- Rebecca Clayton, Deputy Assistant Director, Division of Aging and Adult Services, Arizona Department of Economic Security
- Kezeli Wold, Associate Commissioner, Adult Protective Services, Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
- Kim Rutledge, Adult Protective Services Program Liaison, California Department of Social Services
- Valerie Smith, Social Services Program Manager, Adult Protective Services, Department of Aging and Adult Services, County of Santa Clara