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WE'RE HIRING ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICE SPECIALIST FOR CLACKAMAS COUNTY (MULTIPLE POSITIONS) 

Salary Range: $4,536.00 - $6,952.00

Closing date:  May 26, 2024

Location: Clackamas County

Do you want the opportunity to match the needs of people in the community with available federal, state and local programs or other resources to meet those needs? 

Do you want to be part of a diverse workforce that collaborates and learns from each other to improve services that supports the elderly, people with disabilities and communities?  Then, we want to hear from you!

Aging and People with Disabilities (APD), part of the Oregon Department of Human Services, is seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals for Adult Protective Service Investigators in one of our Clackamas County offices. 

After a successful initial training period of 6 (six) months at the Oregon City office these individuals may be eligible to work out of any of the 4 (four) APD offices in Clackamas County: Canby, Estacada, Milwaukie, or Oregon City.  

YOUR DUTIES AT A GLANCE: 

• This position receives, screens and investigates reports concerning abuse, neglect and exploitation committed against older adults and adults with physical disabilities. Investigations occur in community-based long term care facilities and the community at large. 

• Investigators will also provide plans of safety and prevention to mitigate current and/or future incidents of abuse, neglect, or exploitation.  Investigators make referrals and/or work with community partners as components of Adult Protective Services. 

WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE JOB?  

Join us for either of two LIVE virtual informational sessions:

Monday, May 13, 2024, 12noon – 1:00pm
Thursday, May 23, 2024, 5:00pm – 6:00pm

No pre-registration needed, and you can join any time between stated times on either date.

You will have an opportunity to:

• Learn more about the position and what it is like to do the work.

• Hear from current mangers and team members about the working environment and culture.

• Receive information about the benefits of working for the State of Oregon and ODHS.

• Get your question answered about the position, hiring process, and how to better your chances at being selected as a candidate.

Click the APPLY button to get the links to the live sessions and read the full job description.

WHAT YOU NEED TO QUALIFY/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS(MQ’s):

A Bachelor's Degree in the human, social, behavioral or criminal sciences and two years human service, law enforcement or investigative experience;

OR

An Associate's Degree in the human, social, behavioral or criminal sciences and four years human service, law enforcement or investigative experience.

Three years professional level experience related to the position may substitute for the Bachelor's degree; 18 months for an Associates.

HOW TO APPLY

Your work history profile, cover letter, and resume are the perfect opportunity to highlight your interest in the position and showcase your skills and experience that make you the best candidate for the position.  

Click the APPLY button for the online application process.

WHAT OUR TEAM SAYS ABOUT THE JOB  

“We are of different backgrounds, stages in life, strengths, and stories but one shared goal is to assure success for each staff learning a complex job. Just like the old Peace Corp slogan APS is “The toughest job you’ll ever love.”” -Colleen, Clackamas County APSS

“Our team works extremely hard to stay close and is an extremely tight knit group.  Prior to COVID-19, we would speak/support/staff cases with each other when we were in the office. When COVID-19 hit, our team adjusted our communication to instant messages, phone calls, virtual huddles and virtual unit meetings which has helped us stay connected and very tight.” -Catie, Clackamas County APSS

“Being a part of the APSS team has been an amazing experience full of stimulating challenges and opportunities for professional and person growth in so many ways. I’m thrilled to work for an agency that positively impacts community members in need of assistance throughout Clackamas County.” -Cynthia, Clackamas County APSS