Adult Protective Services Investigator (Hybrid)

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services; Washington; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid telework after training

Travel required

Job summary

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is seeking an experienced Adult Protective Services Investigator (Social Services Specialist 3) in Walla Walla, WA. You will lead independent investigations into abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable adults, interviewing victims and collateral contacts, gathering evidence, and coordinating with courts and service providers.

The role requires strong investigative and analytical skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and the

Qualifications

• One year as Social Service Specialist 2 or equivalent
• Master’s degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences, criminal law/justice or allied field with one year as Social Service Specialist 2 or equivalent paid experience
• Bachelor’s degree in the same fields with two years of paid experience performing Social Service Specialist 2 functions
• Equivalent combination of education and/or work experience totaling 6 years may substitute for degree requirement

Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face interviews with alleged victims, perpetrators, and collateral contacts
• Collect and evaluate information to make decisions on investigation, services and outcomes
• Document all pertinent activity and record electronically
• Collaborate with law enforcement, judicial entities, families, facilities, and community partners
• Identify and refer at-risk and vulnerable adults to appropriate service groups
• Provide client advocacy, consultation, networking, and crisis intervention
• Prepare and provide testimony at administrative hearings, court proceedings, and other proceedings

Skills

Investigative skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Time management

Documentation

Microsoft Office

Evidence gathering

Education

Master’s in social services / allied field

Bachelor’s in social services / allied field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is seeking an experienced Adult Protective Services Investigator (Social Services Specialist 3) in Walla Walla, WA. You will lead independent investigations into abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable adults, interviewing victims and collateral contacts, gathering evidence, and coordinating with courts and service providers.

The role requires strong investigative and analytical skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and the