What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adult Protective Service Specialist position at Department of Human Services?
Initial Posting Date:
04/01/2025
Application Deadline:
04/08/2025
Agency:
Department of Human Services
Salary Range:
$4,833 - $7,407
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Adult Protective Service Specialist
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!
Imagine being a guiding light for those in need. You have an opportunity to embrace diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect as you build trust during difficult moments. Make a difference in people's lives today!
This position serves Linn, Benton, and Lincoln Counties (District 4) as part of the Central Adult Protective Services (APS) Facility Report Team. This is a hybrid position that could include weekly travel conducting active investigations.
Summary of Duties
As an Adult Protective Services Specialist, you will:
- 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.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Essential Attributes
We are looking for candidates with:
- Experience providing written and oral feedback to peers
- Collaborative approach to problem solving experience.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a high level of independence.
- Commitment and experience serving Oregon’s vulnerable populations.
Attention all candidates. A cover letter is required in order to be considered for this position. 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.
Note: “The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.”
Working Conditions
- This is a hybrid position.
- The work location in this posting is listed as Salem, Oregon. The exact work location will be based on the successful candidate’s current location.
- This position serves in a Lead role.
- May be subjected to verbal abuse and assaultive threats made by angry and hostile individuals.
- Occasional subpoenas and court requirements can be required on short notice.
- Must be able to drive; meeting individuals in their own homes and other community settings such as nursing homes, hospitals, or other community care settings. Requires some out-of-town or overnight travel for training and outlying cases.
- Potential exposure to illness and disease through direct contact with clients. May be exposed to unsanitary conditions.
- Work in independent in the field with minimal supervision.
- Expectations of meeting triage response times, determined by the nature and severity of risk to individuals and the immediacy of response required.
- Will work closely with individuals who may have difficulty receiving, processing, or verbalizing information necessary to make informed choices and decisions.
Background Checks and Requirements
- If selected as a finalist, we will conduct a criminal history and background check. Adverse criminal history or background check may lead to disqualification.Additional background check information.
- The Oregon Department of Human Services does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to 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).
- Amazingbenefits package.
- Possible eligibility for thePublic Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
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 full time position and is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
- 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 questions or job-specific questions.
- The recruiter for this position is Bonnie Nyssen. If you contact the recruiter, please include the job requisition number.
- Email: bonnie.nyssen@odhs.oregon.gov
