Abuse Investigations Coordinator, Program Analyst 3

State of Oregon•Isle of Palms, SC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Oregon Department of Human Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are guided by our Equity North Star and our vision for a positive RiSE organizational culture that advances equity and diversity. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. Opportunity awaits! Our Office of Training, Investigations and Safety is hiring an Abuse Investigations Coordinator (Program Analyst 3) to join our team. In this position, you will oversee abuse investigations, screenings and death reviews occurring at the county level pertaining to individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities or receiving Behavioral Health services. If you are passionate about public service and have experience in abuse investigations, developing relationships with partners, and operationalizing statute and rule language, we invite you to apply today!

Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, human or social services, or a degree related to the agency program that demonstrates the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and four (4) years’ experience coordinating or administering a program OR;
Any combination of experience or education equivalent to seven (7) years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification.
A cover letter is required (limit 2 pages). Failure to submit the required cover letter will result in disqualification of your application.
Please include detailed work and education history that includes the month/year start date and month/year end date for each role/job.
Requires a valid driver's license or other acceptable method of transportation for routine travel.
Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States.
ODHS will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities and/or behavioral health disorders.
Experience in with abuse investigations.
Experience performing analytical skills such as Identifying complex problems, evaluating options and implementing solutions.
Experience communicating effectively in person, virtually, and over the phone by tailoring information for the needs of diverse audiences.
Collaboration skills and experience effectively working with others to achieve common goals through communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

Perform coordination and oversight of mental health and developmental disability abuse investigations, abuse screenings, death reviews, protective services and response system.
Develop standards of program operation for mental health and developmental disability abuse programs using trauma-informed principles and practices.
Testify at administrative hearings and legislature about the program.
Use administrative rules to plan service delivery as well as improve the performance and efficiency of delivery of investigative and protective services.
Develop and maintain relationships by partnering with municipal governments, service providers, a variety of community organizations (e.g., domestic violence and sexual assault services), legal services including Oregon's protection and advocacy agency, Medicaid fraud, licensing boards including the Board of Medical Examiners, local multidisciplinary teams (MDT), the criminal justice system and state licensing units to protect service recipients from abuse and neglect.
Develop and deliver training to partners including county mental health and developmental disabilities services, judicial system, consumers, service providers, law enforcement, Department of Human Services’ staff, and the public.
Collaborate with managers and investigators regarding complex, high profile cases or where the local program has a conflict of interest.
Provide technical assistance, including policy guidance, statutory and administrative rule interpretation to county mental health and developmental disability abuse investigators and management.