Adult Protective Services Investigator

State of Montana • Billings, MT

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Senior & Long Term Care Division. The Adult Protective Services Investigator conducts investigations of adult abuse, neglect, and exploitation, and develops service plans for adults at risk. Responsibilities of this position include conducting investigations, making community referrals for services, providing recommendations and support to the vulnerable adult, their families, or others who may be involved in the vulnerable adult’s life, preparing case records to accurately report interventions, which allows the Department to take the necessary steps to implement intervention plans. Why Join DPHHS Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents. The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities w hether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience. Anyone who needs to request a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application. State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.

Requirements

• Knowledge of adult abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
• Knowledge of the family systems, principles, and practices of social work and social services delivery.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Skill in dealing with individuals from a variety of socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
• Bachelor’s degree in social work (preferred), Psychology, Human Services, Sociology, Counseling, or a closely related field.
• Two years of job-related work experience in social work, human services, working with elderly, disabled adults, or intellectually disabled adults.
• Will need to complete the National Adult Protective Services Core Competency Certificate Program as directed by one’s supervisor.

Nice To Haves

• Protective services experience preferred.
• Other combinations of related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

• Conducts investigations of adult abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
• Develops service plans for adults at risk.
• Conducts investigations.
• Makes community referrals for services.
• Provides recommendations and support to the vulnerable adult, their families, or others who may be involved in the vulnerable adult’s life.
• Prepares case records to accurately report interventions, which allows the Department to take the necessary steps to implement intervention plans.

Benefits

• healthcare coverage
• retirement plans
• paid vacation
• sick leave
• holidays
• work/life balance
• eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

What This Job Offers

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