Field APS Investigator — Protecting Vulnerable Adults

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services; Tacoma (WA); Presencial; USD 60 000 - 85 000; Tempo integral

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Hybrid/flexible schedule after trainng

Resumo da oferta

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is seeking experienced APS Investigators for our Tacoma office. This field-based role requires travel within local communities to investigate reports of abuse, neglect, and exploitation affecting vulnerable adults.

Responsibilities include interviewing witnesses, gathering evidence, documenting findings, and coordinating with law enforcement, courts, and community partners.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences, criminal law/justice, education, healthcare, or allied field.
• Two years of paid relevant work experience in social services, healthcare, education, criminal justice, or allied fields.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or work experience totaling six years may substitute in lieu of degree.
• Master’s practicum may substitute for one year of paid social service experience.

Responsabilidades

• Make observations and conduct face-to-face interviews with alleged victims, alleged perpetrators, and collateral contacts; travel within communities to conduct investigations.
• Collect and evaluate relevant information to make decisions related to the investigation, services, and outcomes.
• Document all pertinent activity for each investigation and record this electronically using computer application systems.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, judicial entities, families, facilities, local office staff, other regional offices, and community agencies/partners regarding client needs.
• Identify and refer at-risk and vulnerable adults to appropriate service groups.
• Provide client advocacy, consultation, networking, family support, and crisis intervention.
• Prepare and provide testimony at administrative hearings, court proceedings, and at criminal, civil, and administrative proceedings.

Conhecimentos

Risk assessment

Investigative work

Empathy

Time management

Critical thinking

Adaptability

Medicaid terminology

Documentation

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in social services, human services, behavioral sciences, criminal law/justice, education, healthcare, or allied field

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is seeking experienced APS Investigators for our Tacoma office. This field-based role requires travel within local communities to investigate reports of abuse, neglect, and exploitation affecting vulnerable adults.

Responsibilities include interviewing witnesses, gathering evidence, documenting findings, and coordinating with law enforcement, courts, and community partners.