APS Investigator - Northwest Indiana

Staffing Solutions Organization LLC (SSO); Indiana; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with discretionary employer’s

Paid time off and paid holidays

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Additional employee perks

Job summary

Staffing Solutions Organization LLC (SSO) is hiring Investigators to support Indiana's Adult Protective Services (APS) program. Investigators conduct field-based investigations, meet endangered adults in person, and document activities in the electronic system, ensuring safety and well-being while following APS protocols.

This role requires on-site field investigations across Cass, Starke, and Marshall counties in Northwest Indiana, with up to 50% travel within the region and a remote component.

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

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 adaptability

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Internet skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Verbal and written communication

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

1+ years of experience in APS/investigations/social services/law enforcement

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Internet

Job description

Adult Protective Services (APS) Assessor – Region 1 (Northwest Indiana)

Location: Region 1 – Northwest Indiana - Field-Based Employment Type: Full-Time Work Model: Virtual with Local Travel Required (up to 50%) Schedule: Monday–Friday, Regular Business Hours

Summary

Staffing Solutions Organization LLC (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 position requires on-site field investigations and travel within the following counties:

We are seeking applicants located in Cass, Starke, and Marshall County within the Northwest region.

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

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

Benefits (Through SSO)

SSO offers a competitive benefits package, including:

• 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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