Adult Protective Service Specialist

State of Oregon • Klamath Falls, OR

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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! Are you the go-to person for your colleagues when they need guidance? If mentoring and supporting others is your forte, this position could be you next career—apply today! Summary of Duties Adult Protective Service Specialist (APSS) have the responsibility to provide protective services to older adults and to adults with physical disabilities whose situation is within Aging and People with disabilities jurisdiction to investigate. APSS will be responsible for conducting intakes of abuse as indicated by Oregon Administrative Rule, 411-020, completing investigations and risk management, provide prevention, protection, and intervention for older adults and adults with physical disabilities who are unable to protect themselves from abuse and self-neglect.

Requirements

• A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required for this position.
• A Bachelor's Degree in the human, social, behavioral or criminal sciences and two years human service, law enforcement or investigative experience; OR, an Associate's Degree in the human, social, behavioral or criminal sciences and four years human service, law enforcement or investigative experience.
• Three years professional level experience related to the position may substitute for the Bachelor's degree; 18 months for an Associates.
• Experience navigating multiple forms of technology and being able to navigate & enter information into multiple databases at once
• Experience evaluating information objectively and questioning assumptions
• Experience investigating and being able to write factual reports based on information gathered
• Experience engaging with families under challenging and time-sensitive circumstances.
• Experience demonstrating the ability to write clearly, concisely, and thoroughly with minimal spelling or grammar issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide protective services to older adults and to adults with physical disabilities whose situation is within Aging and People with disabilities jurisdiction to investigate.
• Conducting intakes of abuse as indicated by Oregon Administrative Rule, 411-020
• Completing investigations and risk management
• Provide prevention, protection, and intervention for older adults and adults with physical disabilities who are unable to protect themselves from abuse and self-neglect.

Benefits

• ODHS Employee Resource Group communities that promote shared learning.
• Cost of Living Adjustments.
• Annual salary increases (until you reach the top of the listed salary range).
• Amazing benefits package.
• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level