Certified Investigator

ALLIANCE FOR NONPROFIT RESOURCES•Pittsburgh, PA

16d•$21 - $21•Remote

About The Position

Alliance for Nonprofit Resources (ANR) is seeking a dedicated, reliable, and self-motivated Certified Investigator to conduct community-based investigations into allegations of abuse or harm involving individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. This full-time, remote position requires the employee to live within Allegheny County and travel regionally. The role is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with a daylight shift. Candidates must be currently certified or willing to become a Certified Investigator through the Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs (ODP); ANR covers the cost of certification. The hourly rate is $21. ANR describes its work as supporting the safety, dignity, and well-being of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and notes that it has been voted one of the Best Places to Work in Western PA for 10 consecutive years.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field.
Maintain the three-year Certified Investigator requirements and pass recertification when due.
Professional experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, their family members, and other service professionals.
Ability to meet deadlines and travel regionally.
Strong organizational skills, independent work ethic, and critical thinking abilities.
Act 33/34 and FBI clearances are required.
Valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.
Must pass a physical, TB test, and drug screen.
Must live within Allegheny County for regional travel.
Must be currently certified or willing to become a Certified Investigator through Pennsylvania ODP.

Responsibilities

Maintain current Certified Investigator status with ODP.
Maintain knowledge of HCSIS, MyODP, EIM, and E-System systems.
Be available to conduct timely, thorough, and objective investigations, initiating the process within 24 hours of assignment.
Understand and implement the Certified Investigative process independently.
Serve as lead Certified Investigator for assigned areas and provide backup support to other areas as needed.
Identify witnesses and conduct thorough, objective witness interviews.
Compile relevant evidence into a comprehensive Certified Investigation Report.
Gather all forms of documentation for a complete evidence file.
Maintain the highest level of ethical behavior and professionalism while conducting investigations.
Ensure technology is maintained and available for investigations, including a cellphone camera, cellphone, and laptop.
Provide coverage for initial assignment of cases.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the agency's mission.

Benefits

Medical insurance, with listed employee contribution rates by coverage tier.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Free vision insurance.
Free dental insurance.
Free life insurance.
Free short-term disability insurance.
Free long-term disability insurance.
Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Optional accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and buy-up life and AD&D insurance.
403(b) retirement plan with employer match up to 6%; pre-tax and Roth options available.
Up to 20 PTO days in the first year.
Seven paid holidays.
Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 per semester for a related degree.
Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) through ANR's nonprofit status.
ANR covers the cost of becoming a Certified Investigator.
Mileage reimbursement at the state-set rate.
Work/life balance and work flexibility.