Investigator

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

15h • Onsite

About The Position

The Counselor, Social Worker & Marriage and Family Therapist Board's primary responsibility is to protect the citizens of the State of Ohio through the establishment of licensure and practice standards for the professional practice of counseling, social work, and marriage and family therapy. The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check as well as other investigative reviews. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position, unless restricted under state or federal law or federal restrictions. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration. The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Requirements

• 30 months of training or 30 months of investigative experience with experience corresponding to type of complaints and alleged violations appearing in job posting/approved position description AND valid driver's license.
• Completion of associate core program in law enforcement, criminal justice or in academic field commensurate with program area to be assigned per approved Position Description on file AND 12 months of experience conducting investigations and/or inspections AND valid driver’s license.
• 30 months of training or 30 months of experience as Investigator Assistant, 26210 with experience corresponding to type of complaints and alleged violations appearing in job posting/approved position description AND valid driver's license.
• equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
• Investigation

Responsibilities

• Conducting investigations of complaints and allegations of Ohio Revised Code (ORC) 4757 including practicing without a license, claims of unethical and/or illegal behavior of counselors, social workers and therapists
• Handling complaints and allegations submitted to the Board
• Making preliminary determination as to the validity of the complaints and allegations after interviewing involved parties and reviewing available documentation and evidence.
• Conducting investigation in conjunction with assigned Board members.
• Interviewing witnesses, gathers records and documents to assist Board in determining whether ORC 4757 has been violated.
• Maintaining investigation databases.
• Preparing investigation reports.
• Maintaining case files and records and confers with Board members and legal staff for assistance in documenting and preparing cases for hearings, other adjudications or filing of charges for prosecution.
• Testifying as needed during prosecution and adjudication hearings.
• Preparing and responding to public records requests.
• Monitoring compliance requirements of disciplined licensees.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree