What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adult Protective Services (APS) Administrator (APD Manager 3) position at Department of Human Services?
Initial Posting Date:
12/30/2024
Application Deadline:
01/27/2025
Agency:
Department of Human Services
Salary Range:
$7,599 - $11,752
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Adult Protective Services (APS) Administrator (APD Manager 3)
Job Description:
The
Oregon Department of Human Services
is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are guided by our Equity North Star
and our vision for a positive RiSE organizational culture
that advances equity and diversity. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
Opportunity awaits! If you are passionate about serving Adults and People with Disabilities (APD) and providing executive leadership in administering Adult Protective Services (APS) best practices to this vulnerable population, we encourage you to apply.
Summary of Duties
As the APS Administrator, you will:
- Direct and administer the APS program for APD.
- Design and administer administrative rules, policy development, and analysis for screening and investigations of abuse.
- Direct the APS Program compliance with state and federal standards regarding APD adult abuse investigations.
- Ensure the quality of the APS program and service delivery in coordination with the Local Office Operations Deputy Administrator
- Be responsible for strategic planning and development.
- Make decisions that will impact workload changes statewide.
- Develop and maintain statewide partnerships with community partners, Tribal partners, other governmental entities, and interested parties.
- Serve as subject matter expert in legal proceedings with local law enforcement and across ODHS.
Minimum Qualifications
- The position requires a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving.
- Seven years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience; OR four years of related experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field.
Essential Attributes
We are looking for candidates with:
- A commitment and experience in promoting equity, addressing bias, and creating an inclusive work environment.
- Knowledge in administering programs serving Adults and People with Disabilities and conducting adult abuse investigations, including relevant statutes, and administrative rules.
- Ability to analyze complex investigations and communicate clearly with community partners and other interested parties.
- Ability to lead and motivate teams, make critical decisions, and remain calm under pressure.
- Experience developing, interpreting, and enforcing Oregon Administrative Rules, policies, and procedures.
- Experience managing and providing program oversight within a high-risk, high-paced environment.
- Demonstrated ability to strategically design, manage, plan, execute, and prioritize workload, resources, timelines, risks, and opportunities.
- Experience leading and managing mid-level managers or multiple work units concurrently.
- Demonstrated experience and understanding of managing public sector government programs, including managing represented employees.
- Evidence of strong interpersonal skills, including communication and collaboration with internal and external partners.
Attention all candidates! A cover letter and resume are required. Clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and essential attributes in your application materials. Your application materials will determine if you are selected to move forward in the selection process. Please include detailed work and education history.
Working Conditions; required.
- Hybrid work optional.
- Periodically extended work hours for meetings, travel, and on-call availability for high-profile and critical regulatory cases can be expected.
- Frequent travel is required to all parts of the state for engagement with local offices and community partners.
- Occasional contact with angry or hostile staff, agencies, and community members.
Background Checks and Requirements
- If selected as a finalist, we conduct a Criminal Background Check and an Abuse/Neglect Check. Fingerprints may be required.
Other additional requirements specific to the position:
- A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required for this position.
- The Oregon Department of Human Services does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you must complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. ODHS will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
Benefits
- ODHS Employee Resource Groupcommunities that promote shared learning.
- Cost of Living Adjustments.
- Annual salary increases (until you reach the top of the listed salary range).
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Amazing benefits package.
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Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
- Note: This position will receive a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) increase of 6.55%, which is not reflected in the salary listed in this posting. The increase is effective January 1, 2025, for February 1, 2025, paychecks.
Employment Preference
Veterans’ preference:
- Veterans’ preference information.
- How to submit your Veteran documents for preference. Please do not attach your Veterans’ preference documentation in the Resume/CV field of your application.
General Information
- This is a permanent, full-time position and is a Managment Service, Supervisory position and is not represented by a union.
- This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification.
Contact Information
We invite you to contact the recruiter for accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), application, or job-specific questions.
- The recruiter for this position is Crystal Marion. If you contact the recruiter, please include the job requisition number.
- Email: CRYSTAL.R.MARION@odhs.oregon.gov
- Phone (call or text): 503-752-0398
