Social Services Investigator II

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous state paid benefit allowance

Insurance plans with no pre-existing条件

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement Savings Plan with match

Vacation and sick leave

Holiday pay

Student loan repayment options &tu iti

Employee discounts

Longevity Bonus

Job summary

Oklahoma State Department of Health in Tulsa is seeking a Social Services Investigator II to conduct field investigations into abuse, neglect, and exploitation of children and vulnerable adults. The role entails producing written reports for administrative and criminal proceedings and requires presence in the office as needed.

The position supports the Office of Client Advocacy with a Monday–Friday schedule (8–5) and handles caseloads under state policy and statutory guidelines.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor's degree and three years of professional experience in investigation, auditing, social work, juvenile justice, personnel administration, law enforcement, child support enforcement, or working with person with intellectual disabilities; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Carries a caseload comprised of investigations regarding abuse, neglect, sexual abuse and exploitation and follows all policy related to completion of investigations.
• Complete all investigation activities according to policy and statute guidelines.
• Investigation activities may include field interviews with victims, witnesses, providers, guardians, accused staff and other professionals to assist in determining an investigative outcome.
• During the investigative process, investigators may identify policy violations and unauthorized practices, and report concerns to contract and licensing monitors.
• Collects evidence and documentation including but not limited to photographs, videos, written statements, incident reports, police reports, and medical records.
• Prepare a written investigative report including all demographic information, interviews, evidence and documentation, summary of finding to provide to District Attorney of jurisdiction and guardianship courts as applicable.
• Complete all post investigation activities including but not limited to appearing and testifying in registry hearings and/or criminal proceedings.
• Children's Investigative Division - Placed on an on-call rotation to respond to priority investigations after hours and on weekends.
• Being present in the office is an essential function of this job.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Posting Title

Social Services Investigator II

Agency

340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization

340 Office of Client Advocacy

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Estimated Appointment End Date

Continuous if Blank

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Salary : up to $52,351.20, based on education and experience

Why you'll love it here!

RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!

Perks

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service

Job Description

Location : Tulsa - 4848 S 129 East Ave

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday

Primary Hours

8-5

Position Summary

Positions in this job family are assigned field investigations involving abuse, neglect, and exploitation perpetrated against children in out-of-home residential placement and vulnerable adults in accordance with all state and federal laws. Duties may include investigating caretaker misconduct, such as employee violations of agency policy, procedure, or acceptable professional standards. Duties include producing written investigative reports for use in administrative and/or criminal proceedings.

Position Responsibilities /Essential Functions

• Carries a caseload comprised of investigations regarding abuse, neglect, sexual abuse and exploitation and follows all policy related to completion of investigations.
• Complete all investigation activities according to policy and statute guidelines.
• Investigation activities may include but are not limited to field interviews with victims, witnesses, providers, guardians, accused staff and other professionals to assist in determining an investigative outcome.
• During the investigative process, investigators may identify policy violations and unauthorized practices, and report concerns to contract and licensing monitors.
• Collects evidence and documentation including but not limited to photographs, videos, written statements, incident reports, police reports, and medical records.
• Prepare a written investigative report including all demographic information, interviews, evidence and documentation, summary of finding to provide to District Attorney of jurisdiction and guardianship courts as applicable.
• Complete all post investigation activities including but not limited to appearing and testifying in registry hearings and/or criminal proceedings.
• Children's Investigative Division - Placed on an on-call rotation to respond to priority investigations after hours and on weekends.
• Being present in the office is an essential function of this job.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other Duties

• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
• Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.
• At this level, employees are assigned responsibilities at the full performance level. In addition to the duties performed at Level I, tasks will include, but are not limited to, being assigned more complex and difficult investigations.
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education and Experience

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor's degree and three years of professional experience in investigation, auditing, social work, juvenile justice, personnel administration, law enforcement, child support enforcement, or working with person with intellectual disabilities; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Valued Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level includ