DD ONA Assessor and APS Investigator

JOB TITLE: Developmental Disability Oregon Needs Assessment Assessor and Adult Protective Services Investigator

LOCATION: Boardman OR - Morrow County

FLSA: 1.0 FTE

SUPERVISOR: DD Regional Supervisor and/or DD Program Manager

PAY GRADE: B9 ($27.26 - $39.76 per hour depending on experience)

Community Counseling Solutions provides a team-based Servant Leadership environment! Located in Eastern Oregon with year-round recreation based near the Columbia River and at the base of the Blue Mountains. Big city amenities in rural family-oriented communities.

Apply Directly at mission is to provide dynamic progressive and diverse supports to improve the well-being of our communities and were looking for motivated employees to help us continue our vision!

CCS has a benefit package including but not limited to:

• Health dental and vision insurance
• 6% initial 401K match
• Potential for tuition reimbursement
• Generous paid vacation floating holiday mental health days etc. (Exempt employees receive additional admin leave hours)
• Paid holidays
• Relocation Benefit of up to $4000 if moving over 100 miles $ depending on distance
• Student loan forgiveness (NHSC & Public Service)
• Paid licensure supervision.
• Employee Assistance & Wellness Benefits

DESCRIPTION

The Oregon Needs Assessment Assessor position takes the lead on all required state assessments of support needs for individuals experiencing intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD).

The Adult Protective Services Investigator conducts protective service investigations for individuals enrolled in Developmental Disabilities programs in accordance with the Oregon Administrative Rules. The investigator authors all associated reports makes determinations on the allegations and identifies specific actions to avoid further abuse.

This position serves the entire County listed and provides occasional/back-up coverage to all other counties supported by the CCS DD Program.

SUPERVISION

This position does not supervise any employees.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the direction of the DD Regional Supervisor DD Program Manager and/or Chief Operating Officer.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

OREGON NEEDS ASSESSMENT COORDINATOR:

• Ensure the individuals served have the required Oregon Needs Assessment (ONA) completed to assist in acquiring services and resources needed to achieve goals and maintain independence in our communities.
• Support the CCS Developmental Disabilities team to establish timelines and ensure all required needs assessments are completed accurately and within state required timelines.
• Ensure OAR Guidelines are followed including but not limited to assessment process timelines and documentation.
• Responsible for maintenance submission and timeliness of all records progress notes reports and all other required documentation.
• Coordinate assessment meetings with the individual as well as family members providers case managers and any other community partners and participants as necessary.
• Understand the relevant sections of the Community Developmental Disability OARs in conducting the Oregon Needs Assessment (ONA).
• Attend the core competency training by DHS and all follow up trainings phone conferences and other mandatory trainings as directed by ODDS.
• Document all ONAs in the electronic health record progress notes.
• Use eXPRS billing and reporting system to record all ONAs.
• Communicate any needs health and safety issues or other information needed with services coordinators.
• Complete all needed file reviews reviews of history review of prior assessments review documentation complete face to face interviews and participant interviews within the 30-day timeline per OAR.
• Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor.

ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES INVESTIGATOR:

A. Investigation and Assessment of Risk of Abuse/Neglect/Exploitation

• Gathers and assesses pertinent information about reports and makes appropriate decisions regarding priority for investigation.
• Investigates reports of abuse neglect or exploitation of adults with developmental disabilities.
• Provides information of APS investigation procedures to clients caregivers family members staff brokerages and others.
• Appropriately uses diverse methods to elicit information from people with intellectual functional or communication limitations.
• Conducts an assessment of the individual situation including environment physical health mental functioning and financial aspects.
• Identifies physical emotional and behavioral indicators of abuse neglect and exploitation.
• Assesses individual family and environmental contributors to abuse neglect and exploitation.
• Uses relevant information in determining case finding.
• Plans with victims and others for immediate safety needs and takes emergency action if necessary.
• Develops effective relationships and coordinates investigations with law enforcement and the legal system as appropriate.
• Regularly participates in local multi-disciplinary team (where one exists).

B. Evidence gathering exhibits review of records and report preparation.

• When appropriate prepares documentation and evidence to support protective services actions such as seeking and assisting with restraining

orders a protective order court commitments guardianship and/or other court related activities.

• Understands basic principles of personal accounting sufficient to conduct investigation for purpose of safeguarding clients funds.
• Skilled in a variety of evidence gathering techniques including photography review of medical/financial records interviews by phone and in person.
• Effectively gathers information from clients family members health professionals staff and others concerning suspected abuse/neglect/ exploitation.
• Understands and utilizes information for cases involving brokerages independent providers families and clients.
• Upon completion of the investigation prepares written findings including any required actions to respond to abuse or prevent further abuse of the adult.
• Demonstrates through written report the findings of inconclusive not substantiated or substantiated using the preponderance of the evidence standard of proof.
• Ability to utilize state required format for written reports.
• Clearly and comprehensively documents case findings in SERT and in written reports.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience

OREGON NEEDS ASSESSMENT ASSESSOR: Must meet the minimum standards for a Service Coordinator/Case Manager under Community Developmental Disability Programs as defined in the Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) and

a) A bachelors degree in behavioral science social science or a closely related field; OR

b) A bachelors degree in any field and one year of human services related experience such as work providing assistance to people and groups with issues such as economical disadvantages employment abuse and neglect substance abuse aging disabilities prevention health cultural competencies or housing; OR

c) An associates degree in a behavioral science social science or a closely related field and two years of human services related experience such as work providing assistance to people and groups with issues such as economical disadvantages employment abuse and neglect substance abuse aging disabilities prevention health cultural competencies or housing; OR

d) Three (3) years of human services related experience such as work providing assistance to people and groups with issues such as economical disadvantages employment abuse and neglect substance abuse aging disabilities prevention health cultural competencies law enforcement or housing.

ABUSE INVESTIGATOR SPECIALIST: An abuse investigator specialist must have at least one of the following:

(A) A bachelors degree in human science social science behavioral science or criminal science and two years of human services law enforcement or investigative experience; OR

(B) An associates degree in human science social science behavioral science or criminal science and four years of human services law enforcement or investigative experience.

Certifications

This position has no certifications required.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Must possess or have the ability to learn DD case management standards and the ability to implement them within the communities. Must have knowledge of or the ability to learn about DD services resources and funding sources.
• Must have the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing and have the ability to work independently and complete all responsibilities in a thorough and timely fashion.
• Ability to represent the interests of the customer and the agency in a favorable light to the community.
• Must be computer literate and have excellent typing skills have knowledge of basic office software programs and ability to effectively use such software.
• The position requires the handling of highly confidential information. Must adhere to rules and laws pertaining to client confidentiality.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS

Must pass all criminal history check requirements as required by ORS 181.536-181.537 and in accordance with OAR through .

In addition to a pre-employment background check each employee volunteer and contractor shall be checked on a monthly basis against the OIG and GSA exclusion lists as well as other federal and state agency lists. If it is discovered that an employee volunteer or contractor is excluded or sanctioned it will be the cause for immediate termination of employment volunteering or the termination of the contract.

PERSONAL AUTO INSURANCE

Must hold a valid drivers license as well as personal auto insurance for privately owned Vehicles utilized for CCS business such as client service purposes travel between

business offices and the community to attend required meetings and trainings.

Must show proof of $300000 or more liability coverage for bodily injury and proof of $100000 or more liability coverage for property damage and maintain said level of coverage for the duration of employment at CCS.

The employees insurance is primary with CCS insurance being secondary. CCS reserves the right to deny any employee the use of a vehicle owned by CCS.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the essential duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use office automation including computer and phone system that require fine manipulation grasping typing and reaching.

The employee is also regularly required to sit talk listen and use hands and fingers. The employee is also required to stand walk reach with hands and arms; stoop; kneel and/or squat.

The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to thirty pounds. Specific vision required by this position includes close peripheral distance and the ability to adjust focus.

This work also requires that the employee sustain their attention during periods of crisis.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Tasks will occur both at the office and in the community. There will be travel required throughout the county(s) that the employee is assigned to. Occasional out of area travel and overnight stays will be required for attendance at meetings and/or trainings. Monitor and broker services at the home site of the customer service provider and office will be within a typical days routine.

As indicated employee also will be required to work in the community and homes of the customers we serve. Handicap access may not be available at all places where this position must go. This position may be required to respond to environments where a customer is in crisis. The environments in these situations are difficult to predict and may be in uneven terrain.

This position may be exposed to the everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as an office.

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