DSHS ALTSA Investigative Social Services Specialist
DSHS ALTSA Investigative Social Services Specialist
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DSHS ALTSA Social Service Specialist 3 Region 2
Adult Protective Services (APS) is excited to have Social Service Specialist 3 intraining opportunities for professionals with investigative skills to join our team as Investigative Social Service Specialists. These amazing career opportunities offer you the ability to grow with DSHS and join a dedicated team focused on protecting Washingtonians in Western WA (Region 2.
We have multiple opportunities permanent and nonpermanent in various locations in Western Washington including Everett Federal Way Mount Vernon Seattle and Renton.
King County employees receive 5 premium pay in addition to the advertised salary and are eligible to receive a free ORCA card for transportation use.
Opportunities in this job classification that perform unannounced visits in unregulated environments such as private residences to conduct investigations for allegations of abuse and/or neglect of vulnerable adultindividuals may be eligible for an additional 10 assignment pay in addition to the advertised salary.
We need your critical thinking and problemsolving skills to independently investigate reports of abandonment abuse exploitation neglect and selfneglect of vulnerable adults. Your success will be measured by your ability to gather evidence conduct timely and thorough investigations and assist people with services that maintain their safety and dignity. Your knowledge dedication and compassion will help us transform lives.
Some of what you will do:- Conduct facetoface interviews with alleged victims alleged perpetrators and other collateral contacts
- Collect and evaluate relevant 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 other regional offices and community agencies/partners regarding client needs
- Identify and refer atrisk 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 criminal civil and administrative proceedings
If hired as a Social Service Specialist 1 or 2 these duties are performed in training and under close supervision.
What we are looking for:- Ability to assess and develop workable solutions to a variety of critical issues or problems
- Good time management skills
- Knowledge of Medicaid terminology regulations and policies
- Adaptability to everchanging policies and directions
- Strong critical thinking skills and ability to stay focused
- Ability to work autonomously making decisions sometimes in immediate safety situations
- Experience assessing risk and safety to vulnerable adults or children is a plus
Who should apply
Professionals with a bachelors degree or higher in social services human services behavioral sciences criminal law/justice or an allied field. We will consider equivalent experience in social services human services criminal law/justice or an allied field as a substitution for education.
Additional education and experience will determine if you are hired as a Social Service Specialist 2 in training or Social Service Specialist 3.
See why people like you chose careers with DSHS.
employees will successfully complete the formal training course sponsored by their division within one year of their appointment.
These jobs will require travel to meet business needs.
A telework and/or flex work schedule may be considered after training is completed.
Starting salary depends on your qualifications.
Interested
Submit your application today and respond to locations in the Supplemental Questions section.
The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) vision that People find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging common purpose shared values and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agencys vision that you bring an equity antiracism and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve including Black Indigenous and People of Color people with physical behavioral health and intellectual disabilities elders LGBTQIA individuals immigrants and refugees and families building financial security.
Questions about this opportunity Please contactand reference #00839.Supplemental Information
Prior to a new hire a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid drivers license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment its programs or services on the basis of age sex sexual orientation gender gender identity/expression marital status race creed color national origin religion or beliefs political affiliation military status honorably discharged veteran Vietnam Era recently separated or other protected veteran status the presence of any sensory mental physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 711 or.
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