Adult Protective Serv - Investigator 710062
Adult Protective Serv - Investigator 710062
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Job Description
This is a professional position conducting confidential investigations of alleged abuse neglect selfneglect and financial exploitation of vulnerable adult.
Must have a Valid Florida Drivers license and pass MVR background
Candidate Pay Rate $18.00
ONSITE: M F 8 to 5
TRAVEL: 60. MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT Direct by DCF. TRAVEL AREA: Counties: Alachua Dixie Gilchrist Levy
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Conducts investigations regarding allegations of abuse neglect selfneglect and financial exploitation of vulnerable adults
- Responds to reports from the Florida Abuse Hotline by preparing for investigation reviewing all prior history reviewing criminal history checks and contacting the reporter (when available).
- Commences all adult abuse neglect exploitation and selfneglect investigations with a facetoface contact with the victim within the assigned priority time frames.
- Visits all adult victims or ensure a diligent effort made to locate the victim within assigned priority time frames.
- Prepares and maintains adult abuse neglect exploitations and selfneglect reporting records/documentation in accordance with department and program policies and procedures on:
a) Completes victim assessment on all victims received from the Hotline unless victim cannot be found
b) Completes capacity to consent or refuse services form on all victims
c) Contacts collateral contacts such as the state attorney law enforcement medical personnel neighbors relatives guardians or other individuals having knowledge of the situation
d) Collects evidence to support findings through interviews observations and records (i.e medical and financial)Determines findings of allegation(s) documents rational for findings and all decisions made during the investigation and makes disposition for each investigation report. Preparation of required reports for court and the attendance at those court and referral counsels explains advised arranges appointment and listens to the clients concerns 100 of all reports of adult abuse neglect exploitation and selfneglect are closed and documented in the Florida Safe Families Network (FSFN)Maintains cooperative working relationships with organizations and other agencies involved with adult protective investigations such as community based providers law enforcement medical personnel schools and other community/agency resources including appropriate and timely followup on referrals and obtains available information from departmental background checks through Hotline criminal background rechecks and other program components to include Agency for Persons with Developmental Disabilities (APD) Substance Abuse/ Mental Health (SAMH) Department of Health (DOH) and Economic Services and Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).Assesses the need for emergency intervention and/or ongoing services for all victims in accordance with the protective investigations policies and operating procedures. Arranges and participates in all staffings for clients referred for early services intervention and protective supervision.Refers venerable adult(s) to appropriate services providers as determined by the investigation which may be initiated at any point during the investigation.Attends scheduled inservice and/or preservice training as required. Participates in conferences staffings and meetings as required.
SKILLS NEEDED:
Experience in emergency tactical or customer/public complaint interactions utilizing communication technology including basic computer and typing skills; Knowledge of interviewing and observation techniques; Knowledge of family dynamics and functioning; Skill in researching and utilization of internet sites to gather information; Ability to assess service needs and facilitate appropriate service delivery; Ability to write professional accurate investigative reports; Ability to conduct factfinding interviews; Ability to understand and apply relevant laws rules regulations policies and procedures; Ability to collect and synthesize evidentiary materials; Ability to plan organize and coordinate work assignments; Ability to actively listen communicate effectively and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; Ability to utilize computer systems and work in a paperless environment This work requires a high degree of tact patience and courtesy dealing with vulnerable adults. Incumbents in this class must be able to maintain a calm professional demeanor while handling a variety of emergency and nonemergency calls. The work requires independent judgment and initiative to complete field assignments. Typing and good time management skills are necessary for this job.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Qualifications: A high school diploma or GED equivalent and four years of law enforcement experience or active military service; or An associates degree or 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university and two years of professional work experience (see examples below) or two years of law enforcement experience or active military service; or A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.
Examples of professional work experience could be although not limited to: Guardian Ad Litem or similar child advocate role Family Support Worker Group Home Worker Teachers Assistant/Aide Daycare Provider/Worker Therapeutic Assistant Behavioral Health Technician Family Intervention Specialist Home Health Aide Nurse (LPN or RN) or similar profession Nursing Facility Assistant EMT Other professional jobs that occur in highpaced highstress environments that require critical decisionmaking to occur
Employment Type
Full Time
