Adult Protective Services Investigator — Hybrid/Field

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/ Flexible work schedule

Formal training program

Travel for business

Job summary

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is seeking an APS Investigator within Adult Protective Services. The role focuses on independent, thorough investigations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation, including interviewing victims and collaterals and coordinating with partners to ensure safety and services.

Qualified candidates will have a related degree and experience in social services, strong analytical and documentation skills, and the ability to work under pressure while

Qualifications

• One year of experience as Social Service Specialist 2 or equivalent.
• Masters degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences, criminal law/justice or allied field plus one year as Social Service Specialist 2 or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences, criminal law/justice or allied field plus two years of paid social service experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face interviews with alleged victims, alleged perpetrators, and collateral contacts.
• Gather and evaluate information to decide on investigations, services, and outcomes.
• Document all pertinent activity and record electronically.
• Collab with law enforcement, courts, families, facilities, and community agencies.
• Identify and refer at-risk adults to appropriate service groups.
• Provide client advocacy, consultation, and crisis intervention.
• Prepare testimony for hearings, court proceedings, and administrative actions.

Skills

Investigation

Analytical thinking

Documentation

Time management

Communication with diverse populations

Decision making under pressure

Independent work

Evidence gathering

Education

Master's degree in social services or allied field

Bachelor's degree in social services or allied field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is seeking an APS Investigator within Adult Protective Services. The role focuses on independent, thorough investigations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation, including interviewing victims and collaterals and coordinating with partners to ensure safety and services.

Qualified candidates will have a related degree and experience in social services, strong analytical and documentation skills, and the ability to work under pressure while