Senior APS Investigator Protecting Vulnerable Adults

State of Washington; Vancouver (WA); Híbrido; USD 60.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

State of Washington’s Department of Social and Health Services seeks an experienced Adult Protective Service Investigator (Social Service Specialist 3) in Vancouver, WA. The role involves independent investigations into abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable adults, gathering evidence, and coordinating services to ensure safety and dignity.

Your duties include interviewing victims and collateral contacts, documenting findings, and collaborating with law enforcement and community partners.

Formación

• One year as a Social Service Specialist 2.
• Master's degree in human services, behavioral sciences, criminal law/justice or an allied field and one year of paid social service experience equivalent to a Social Service Specialist 2.
• A Bachelor's degree and two years of paid social service experience performing functions equivalent to a Social Service Specialist 2.
• An equivalent combination of education and/or work experience totaling 6 years replaces degree requirement.
• Practicum work will be substituted for one year of paid social service experience.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct face‑to‑face interviews with alleged victims, alleged perpetrators, and other collateral contacts.
• Collect and evaluate information to make decisions related to the investigation, services, and outcomes.
• Document all pertinent activity for each investigation and record electronically using computer software application systems.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, judicial entities, families, facilities, local office staff, 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 criminal, civil, and administrative proceedings.

Conocimientos

Investigative thinking

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Evidence gathering

Interviewing victims

Documentation

Interagency collaboration

Risk assessment

Educación

Master's degree in human services or related field

Bachelor's degree in human services or related field

1 year paid social service experience equivalent to Social Service Specialist 2

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

State of Washington’s Department of Social and Health Services seeks an experienced Adult Protective Service Investigator (Social Service Specialist 3) in Vancouver, WA. The role involves independent investigations into abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable adults, gathering evidence, and coordinating services to ensure safety and dignity.

Your duties include interviewing victims and collateral contacts, documenting findings, and collaborating with law enforcement and community partners.