Adult Protective Service Specialist

Eastern Oregon Workforce Board

Klamath Falls, Oregon, USA
$4,954 - $7,592 pm; benefits: amazing benefits pyc...
Investigating abuse and self-neglect
Conducting intakes and risk management
Providing intervention and protection
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

Job Summary

  • 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.
  • We are looking for candidates with: 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.
  • ODHS offers an amazing benefits package, cost of living adjustments, annual salary increases, and possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Matching Summary

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.

Salary

$4,954 - $7,592 per month; Benefits: Amazing benefits package; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Investigating abuse and self-neglect
  • Conducting intakes and risk management
  • Providing intervention and protection
  • Navigating multiple technologies and databases
  • Evaluating information objectively
  • Writing factual reports
  • Engaging with families under challenging circumstances

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring and supporting colleagues
  • Advancing equity and diversity
  • Working with individuals with communication difficulties

Key Requirements

  • Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
  • Human service, law enforcement or investigative experience
  • Three years professional level experience may substitute for Bachelor's degree
  • 18 months experience may substitute for Associate's degree

Work Rights

Authorization to work in the United States

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