Senior APS Investigator - Protecting Vulnerable Adults

Washington State Health Care Authority; Vancouver (WA); Híbrido; USD 65.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is seeking an experienced Adult Protective Services Investigator (Social Service Specialist 3) in Vancouver, WA. This role focuses on independently assessing reports of abuse, neglect, abandonment, and exploitation to protect vulnerable adults across the state.

Responsibilities include interviewing victims and collateral contacts, gathering evidence, documenting investigations, and coordinating with law enforcement, courts, and

Formación

• One year of experience as a Social Service Specialist 2.
• Master's degree in relevant field and one year paid social service exp.
• Bachelor's degree and two years paid social service exp.
• Equivalent mix of education/experience totaling 6 years.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct face-to-face interviews with victims, perpetrators, and collateral contacts.
• Collect and evaluate relevant information to inform investigation decisions.
• Document all pertinent activity and record electronically.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, judicial entities, families, facilities, local office staff, other regional offices, and community agencies.
• 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 civil/criminal proceedings.

Conocimientos

Investigative skills

Critical thinking

Time management

MS Office

Documentation

Medicaid knowledge

Independent work

Risk assessment

Educación

Master's degree in human services/behavioral sciences/criminal law/justice or allied field

Bachelor's degree in human services/behavioral sciences/criminal law/justice or allied field

One year as Social Service Specialist 2

6 years total education/experience substitute for degree

Practicum substitutes for one year of paid experience

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is seeking an experienced Adult Protective Services Investigator (Social Service Specialist 3) in Vancouver, WA. This role focuses on independently assessing reports of abuse, neglect, abandonment, and exploitation to protect vulnerable adults across the state.

Responsibilities include interviewing victims and collateral contacts, gathering evidence, documenting investigations, and coordinating with law enforcement, courts, and