Adult Protective Services Assessor - Indiana

Staffing Solutions Organization LLC (SSO); Indiana (PA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Additional employee perks

Job summary

Staffing Solutions Organization LLC (SSO) seeks an Adult Protective Services (APS) Assessor to investigate allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of endangered adults in Indiana. The role requires onsite investigations with travel up to 50% within designated counties and involves meeting clients in person, conducting interviews, and reviewing records.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree preferred and 1+ years in related human services or law enforcement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1+ years of experience with adult protective services, investigatory, social services, human services, or law enforcement work.

Responsibilities

• Investigate allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation involving endangered adults
• Conduct thorough investigations, including interviews, record reviews, and collaboration with other investigative agencies
• Initiate and facilitate referrals to services and community resources
• Document investigation activities, including case planning, safety planning, case notes, and findings
• Serve as Priority A (within 24 hours of receipt) responder to initiate timely contact with clients facing immediate harm
• Respond to all assigned investigations within the required timeframe. Travel is required to the location of the assigned investigation.
• Ability to conduct effective fact‑finding interviews by asking probing questions that uncover key information, clarify inconsistencies, and determine the severity and impact of investigative issues.
• Review and respond to quality assurance evaluations

Skills

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Customer relations

Active listening

Policy adaptation

MS Word/Excel/Outlook

Teamwork

Independent work

Verbal and written communication

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Internet

Job description

Adult Protective Services (APS) Assessor – State of Indiana

Position Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday–Friday, Regular Business Hours
Travel: Up to 50% (local, within assigned region)
Work Environment: Primarily virtual with required onsite investigations

Position Summary

SSO is seeking APS Assessors to support the Indiana Bureau of Better Aging (BBA). In this role, you will investigate allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation involving endangered adults. This position requires onsite fieldwork and travel within designated counties.

Regional Assignments (Travel Required)

Region 1 – Northwest Indiana

Lake, Jasper, Newton, LaPorte, Porter, Pulaski, Starke, Marshall, St. Joseph, Benton, Carroll, Tippecanoe, Warren, White, Cass, Fulton, Miami, Parke, Vermillion, Fountain

Region 3 – Southwest Indiana

Clay, Sullivan, Vigo, Monroe, Owen, Daviess, Dubois, Greene, Knox, Martin, Pike, Gibson, Perry, Posey, Spencer, Vanderburgh, Warrick, Clark, Floyd, Harrison, Scott, Crawford, Lawrence, Orange, Washington, Putnam

Region 5 – Central Indiana

Boone, Hamilton, Hendricks, Marion, Montgomery, Howard, Tipton, Clinton

Summary

SSO is hiring Investigators to support the Indiana Bureau of Better Aging’s Adult Protective Services (APS) program. APS helps protect endangered adults who may be experiencing abuse, neglect, or exploitation by assessing reported concerns, determining immediate health and safety risks, and connecting endangered adults to needed services and supports. Investigators play a critical role in this work by conducting timely, field-based investigations; meeting with endangered adults in person; gathering information through interviews and record reviews. Investigators also assess risks and service needs; and document all activities in the electronic system. This role requires sound judgment, professionalism, empathy, and attention to detail, as investigators may work in sensitive or challenging environments and must help ensure the health, safety, dignity, and well-being of endangered adults while following established APS protocols and timeframes.

This role does require on-site investigations. Travel may be required within the following counties: Boone, Hamilton, Hendricks, Marion, Montgomery, Howard, Tipton, Clinton

Responsibilities

• Investigate allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation involving endangered adults
• Conduct thorough investigations, including interviews, record reviews, and collaboration with other investigative agencies
• Initiate and facilitate referrals to services and community resources
• Document investigation activities, including case planning, safety planning, case notes, and findings
• Serve as Priority A (within 24 hours of receipt) responder to initiate timely contact with clients facing immediate harm
• Respond to all assigned investigations within the required timeframe. Travel is required to the location of the assigned investigation.
• Ability to conduct effective fact‑finding interviews by asking probing questions that uncover key information, clarify inconsistencies, and determine the severity and impact of investigative issues.
• Review and respond to quality assurance evaluations

Skills and Qualifications

• Ability to think critically, incorporating multiple factors into larger concepts
• Strong organizational skills with abilities to simultaneously manage multiple investigations
• Ability to work with and relate to others with customer relation techniques, professionalism, and respect for other cultures
• Ability to effectively use active listening and interviewing skills
• Ability to adapt quickly when policies and regulations change
• Must be computer literate and have MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet skills
• Ability to foster teamwork with all levels of management and staff
• Ability to work well independently and within a team
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Strong decision‑making skills, with accuracy and attention to detail

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license
• Reliable personal vehicle
• Proof of auto insurance
• The usual work schedule is full‑time: Monday through Friday. Although this role has a remote component, you are expected to travel within the region you were hired for up to 50% of the time.
• Must be able to conduct investigations in challenging, sensitive, or potentially uncomfortable work environments.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 1+ years of experience with adult protective services, investigatory, social services, human services, or law enforcement work

Benefits (Through SSO)

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with discretionary employer match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Additional employee perks

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