Abuse Investigator Developmental Disabilities

Yamhill County has one regular full-time position for an Abuse Investigator for our Developmental Disabilities this role you will be responsible for receiving screening phone calls and conducting investigatory reports. Your job duties will include activities to conduct assessments provide referrals complete protective services investigations and provide case management services.

The Benefits:

Yamhill County offers generous employee benefits:

• 15 paid holidays per year.
• 19.5 days of Flexible Earned Time (FET) accrual in the first year (based on an 8-hr day).*
• PERS (Public Employee Retirement System) - 100% employer funded contributions.
• Full health benefit offerings with employee premiums starting as low as $70.18/month for PPA or $0/month for HMO during current plan year 2025-2026. *

Additional benefits for HHS employees:

• $750 and 40 hours of paid time annually for professional development/training.
• $200 annually toward required license and/or certification fees.
• HRSA/NHSC approved site with many loan repayment opportunities available.
• Qualifying employer forpublic service student loan forgiveness.
• Most positions are eligible to accrue overtime.*

*Subject to theAFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement (7/1/2023 6/30/2026).

The Qualifications:

• 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

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

• Human services experience must include work providing assistance to individuals and groups with issues such as economical disadvantages employment abuse and neglect substance abuse aging disabilities prevention health cultural competencies or housing.

The Candidate:

As an ideal candidate for this position you should have knowledge of:

• The public service system for developmental disability services in Oregon.
• K-plan related services and ISPs.
• Investigative and fact-finding principles and practices
• Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) governing Adult and Child Foster Care Homes

We are looking for candidates that have excellent skills in organization paperwork management and communication both verbally and in writing in addition to typing and computer proficiency. Further you must demonstrate listening and other skills which help clients feel comfortable sharing information foster good public relations and encourage team facilitation.

If you have the passion and ability to work in assisting individuals and families who have intellectual and developmental disabilities and you are a dependable organized self-directed detail-oriented individual and possess the ability to interact with co-workers clients and the public in a courteous professional manner than we encourage you to apply!

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this classification with or without accommodation.

In order to qualify for most HHS positions applicants:

Must not be excluded from participation in federal health care programs (Medicaid Medicare and other federally funded programs that provide health benefits); and

Must not be excluded from participation in federal procurement (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and non-procurement activities (Executive Order No. 12549).

Our Community

Yamhill County has approximately 109000 residents and is a very desirable place to live in the heart of the Willamette Valley wine country. Yamhill County is home to Linfield University and Chemeketa Community College in McMinnville and George Fox University and Portland Community College in Newberg. Yamhill County is centrally located in the Willamette Valley within close proximity to the Oregon Coast the Portland and Salem metropolitan areas and the Oregon Cascade Mountains. Wide varieties of indoor and outdoor recreation opportunities are available. We have the benefits appeal and superior quality of life found in a small-town community while enjoying active social and cultural lifestyles found in larger metropolitan areas.

Required Information

Under the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 any person hired or rehired is required to provide evidence of identity and eligibility for employment. Yamhill County does not offer VISA sponsorships. The County verifies the valid work authorization of each employee using Form I-9 and the E-Verify Program.

Yamhill County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Applicants are considered for employment based on their qualifications without regard to race religion gender sexual orientation national origin age marital or veteran status medical condition or disability or any other factor prohibited by law or regulation. Veterans are encouraged to apply. Do not include information or photos that would identify those personal traits. Any documents submitted with the application that include this identifying information will not be accepted with the application.

Some positions require a criminal history check and a review of driving record. All County positions require regular prompt and consistent attendance.

Accommodation Under the Americans With Disabilities Act

Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources at or via email atgov.

Veterans Preference

Under Oregon law ORS 408.225-408.238 veterans who meet the minimum qualifications for a position may be eligible for hiring preference. If you think you may qualify a Veterans Hiring Preference Form must be completed and submitted with application. For the form and information for this process pleaseclick here.(Download PDF reader)

If you need assistance with completing an application for employment or with obtaining a Veterans Hiring Preference Form please contact Human Resources at or via email at.

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