Risk Intervention Specialist 366-04-26

NWSDS•Salem, OR

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We look for individuals in our organization who are passionate about our mission and values, and providing excellent customer service. This role meets Agency Mission by providing intervention services for clients identified to be at ongoing risk of abuse or neglect.

Requirements

A qualified applicant will have a minimum of six (6) years of equivalent combination of education and/or experience which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities required to do the essential functions of this position.
Ability and willingness to support Agency mission, ethics and core values.
Apply evaluation, analytic and writing skills
Read, interpret and explain policies to others
Organize and prioritize tasks to meet required time timeframes
Collaborate and coordinate with others
Build relationships and network
Exhibit excellent interpersonal communication and listening skills
Exhibit good judgment, and use courtesy and tact
Follow verbal and written instruction
Working knowledge of, and the ability to apply, basic word processing applications, spreadsheet applications, database applications, communication applications (e-mail), and other general office computer applications.
Knowledge of principles of social casework, casework methods, and techniques and their application to individual cases including problems of placement in care facilities.
Knowledge of federal and state laws and Oregon Administrative Rules pertaining to risk intervention services; ability to research and interpret these regulations.
General understanding of the principles of gerontology; and the ability to work effectively with consumers in handling individual case problems.
Knowledge of the social model underlying adult protective services and an understanding of the theory of adult protection.
Knowledge of functions and scope of public and private agencies, law enforcement agencies, and facilities providing social support services to the elderly and disabled.
Knowledge of available sources for obtaining case data; and ability to analyze and evaluate case data, prepare concise case records and related reports, and provide testimony at hearings.
Ability to perform competent, holistic, assessments of older adults and people with disabilities in high-risk situations and effectively interview people to secure specific types of information.
Use a computer, telephone, and other office equipment
Tolerate and be able to work where the noise level is that of a typical office
Encounter frequent interruptions throughout the work day
Regularly sit, talk, or hear
Use repetitive hand motions
Handle objects and sustain a sense of touch
Stand, walk, reach, and bend
Lift up to 25 pounds

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or related field of study
Work experience with social service programs in a similar capacity with similar populations.

Responsibilities

Performs overall assessment of consumer’s physical, social, psychological, environmental, and financial situation.
Provides short-term assessment and intervention services for consumers identified to be at ongoing risk.
Collaborates with Agency and Community Partners
Protects consumers and reduces Agency risk
Provides excellent service in a professional manner
Provides statistical information and miscellaneous reports as requested, and maintains hard copy lists of agency clients deemed to be at risk in the event of emergencies.