What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Exploitation Specialist (Investigator 3) position at Department of Human Services?
Initial Posting Date:
03/05/2025
Application Deadline:
03/19/2025
Agency:
Department of Human Services
Salary Range:
$5,505 - $8,097
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Financial Exploitation Specialist (Investigator 3)
Job Description:
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!
The primary purpose of this position is to assist and consult with local offices of the Department of Human Services (DHS) and Area Agencies on Aging that conduct investigations of allegations of abuse and financial exploitation, as well as other APD supported adult abuse investigations personnel and offices. This APD investigator position consults with local offices regarding complex financial exploitation investigations and the critical decision-making needed in such investigations, provides technical assistance for complex and non-complex financial exploitation investigations, assists local offices with analysis of financial data, provides written documentation as needed for use by local protective service workers and abuse investigators in case interventions and criminal prosecutions, and assists with the development and implementation of financial exploitation specific training and prevention efforts.
Summary of Duties
As a Financial Exploitation Specialist (Investigator 3), you will:
- Direct and provide technical assistance to APS Specialists/APS Supervisors with complex investigations involving financial exploitation, frauds, and scams.
- Review documents and records such as financial records of alleged victims
- Construct and organize detailed financial transactions from disorganized or incomplete records.
- Evaluate evidence and address issues that arise during the course of the investigation.
- Determine relevance, reliability, and credibility of gathered information and evidence.
- Assist local offices in determining need for protective action (e.g restraining order, representative payee, guardianship, or conservatorship) as well as the need for law enforcement involvement.
- Determine disposition of funds and resources which potentially could be recovered and returned to victim.
- Oversee compliance with state and federal standards regarding investigation, and responds to abuse and neglect allegations including development of quality assurance and improvement procedures.
- Represent the office in situations of high media and public interest and advise leadership on potentially high-risk/liability abuse and neglect situations.
Minimum Qualifications
Four years of recent (within last ten years) full-time investigative experience which included conducting fact finding; examining records; locating and interviewing witnesses; and writing investigation reports sufficient for use at administrative hearings or in court. Examples of qualifying investigation experience are in areas such as law enforcement investigation or abuse investigation.
College-level courses in Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice, Law, Psychology, Social Services, or other Human Services related coursework may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to one year of the required experience.
Essential Attributes
We are looking for candidates with:
- Experience working collaboratively across departments and agencies
- Experience working with banking institutions, law enforcement agencies, and/or various legal representatives.
- Experience with financial and fraud investigations.
- Experience making complex decisions relating to adult abuse, financial exploitations, and protection.
Attention all candidates! An attached cover letter and resume are required in order to be considered for this position. Clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and essential attributes in your cover letter. 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
- Frequent trips to/from state and local offices within all 16 districts. Generally, works alone with no on-site supervision.
- Your work will be conducted Monday through Friday 8a.m. – 5p.m. in a hybrid format that includes community work, office work, and some work that can be conducted remotely. Remote work may vary depending on the needs and supports of Local Office APS investigators, Supervisors, and internal and external partners.
- This is a customer facing position, with the customers being the local offices and community members.
- Statewide travel required for engagement with local offices and community partners or team and supervisory meetings; all which could require an overnight stay.
- Occasionally required working unpredictable hours including evenings and weekends.
- Occasional exposure to individuals who may be angry, hostile, or unpredictable.
- Periodic contact with older adults, adults with disabilities, and adults with mental illnesses.
- The job involves gathering and reviewing detailed information about abuse, neglect, and trauma.
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 management services position and not represented by the 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 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
