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Adult Protective Service Specialist
| Company | Oregon State Government |
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| Location | Crescent City, CA, USA |
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| Salary | $4833 – $7407 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Associate’s |
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| Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
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Requirements
- A Bachelor’s Degree in the human, social, behavioral or criminal sciences and two years human service, law enforcement or investigative experience; OR An Associate’s Degree in the human, social, behavioral or criminal sciences and four years human service, law enforcement or investigative experience
- Three years professional level experience related to the position may substitute for the Bachelor’s degree; 18 months for an Associates.
Responsibilities
- Investigates complaints of abuse or neglect, plan the scope and direction of the investigation, interview alleged victims, perpetrators or witnesses, and review documents and records.
- Provides local support to offices through report review, collaborate with local office investigators, and conduct selected investigations.
- After screening and triage, conducts a preliminary assessment of the alleged victim’s safety, possible risks to the investigator or other factors; determines need for the emergency intervention.
- Applies administrative statues, administrative rules, and facility regulations regarding abuse to investigate situations and determine finding.
- Determines relevance, reliability, and credibility of gathered information and evidence.
- Coordinates actions with law enforcement, District Attorneys, or other community partners to arrange for victim’s safety and security.
- Writes investigative reports that include summary of evidence and witness statements, conclusions, and recommended action in accordance with DHS rules and polices.
- Visits individuals to monitor living and safety conditions. Intervene in situations where adults are at high-risk of abuse or neglect within their living situations and develops intervention plans.
- Continues to monitor, reassess, and arrange intervention until level of harm is reduced or in accordance with policy timeline.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience taking initiative to complete tasks
- Experience using time management, organization, and prioritization skills to meet deadlines
- Experience writing documents or reports that include a conclusion and recommended action (examples: case plans, court reports, investigative reports)
- Experience identifying problems and solutions through a trauma-informed and culturally responsive approach
- Experience using critical thinking skills to make quick decisions.
