Major Unusual Incident Investigator, Developmental Disabilities Services
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Job Location:
Cincinnati, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
People we serve come from all walks of life and so do want to empower the potential of every team and we know that teams perform best when they are diverse and every team member feels that they belong.
Ideal candidates for Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services:
- Have a passion for improving others lives demonstrated through superior customer service
- Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and an appreciation for the work behind providing social services to the community
- Value a purpose-driven culture supportive team members and organizational commitment to growth and innovation
Benefits at Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services:
- Hourly position paid bi-weekly
- Starting salary is based on years of experience ranging from $26.00 per hour ($49000 per year) for those with no experience to $32.50 per hour ($59000 per year) for those with 10 years of experience in the same job
- Flexible schedule and hybrid work location options
- Full-time (36.25 hours) employees:
- Starting vacation accrual of 3 weeks per year
- Sick time accrued at 15 days per year after first year of employment with an unlimited accrual
- One week of paid vacation and one year of sick day accrual immediately allocated upon hire
- 3 personal days provided per year prorated with employee start date
- ComprehensiveBenefits Package: Medical HRA Dental Vision Employer-Paid Life Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility Wellness Incentives robust Employee Assistance Plan access to Free Medical and Rx through Marathon Health and more!
- Ohio Public Employees Retirement System which includes a mandatory 10% employee contribution and a 14% employer contribution
Major Unusual Incident Investigator
A typical day in the life of a Major Unusual Incident (MUI) Investigatorinvolves being out in the field meeting with individuals who have been involved in a Major Unusual Incident which are serious events involving individuals with developmental disabilities such as allegations of abuse neglect exploitation or unexplained injuries that require formal investigation and reporting to state authorities. You will regularly interact with internal and external Agency departments members of the community family members guardians direct care staff providers law enforcement and court staff to name a few. You will use an Agency-provided phone and laptop to facilitate and attend phone calls Zoom and Teams meetings and/or meetings in person. Your goal is to ensure that a complete administrative investigation is conducted and preventative measures are implemented to ensure the health and welfare of the individual(s) served. You will complete a comprehensive investigation summary for each assigned case.
This is an outwardly facing position which would necessitate frequent meetings in individuals homes.
Job Duties (Summary):
- Conduct thorough investigations of incidents involving individuals with developmental disabilities including interviewing witnesses reviewing physical evidence and collecting reports from relevant sources
- Collaborate with local law enforcement agencies and the Department of Jobs & Family Services on joint investigations as needed
- Assess and respond to incoming incident reports and Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) Hotline complaints to determine appropriate action
- Prepare comprehensive investigative reports documenting findings and provide recommendations to prevent future incidents
- Ensure all investigations comply with Ohio Administrative Code regulations and statutory requirements including proper documentation and timely follow-up
- Travel to community locations and work sites throughout the county to conduct on-site investigations
- Maintain accurate records of all investigations reviews and services provided while ensuring strict confidentiality of sensitive information
- Participate in professional development opportunities including meetings seminars and conferences to stay current on best practices in incident investigation
- Serve on office agency local and state committees as assigned to support continuous quality improvement.
Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in a related field or qualifications listed in OAC
- Two years of full-time paid work experience in programs or services for individuals with developmental disabilities
- Ability to travel within Hamilton County as needed
- Must be able to pass criminal background checks drivers abstract and various abuser registry checks
Work Location:
Hybrid locations work is performed both away from the officeand at HCDDS Support Center:1520 Madison Rd. Cincinnati OH 45206
Employees are expected to travel within the county to meet with individuals and attend in-office meetings as needed. The flexibility to work from home is available when job duties allow.
Deadline to Apply:
January 19th 2026 at noon EST
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services offersequal employment opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to race religion color national origin age gender disability sexual orientation gender identity gender expression marital status veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Key Skills
- General Services
- Law Enforcement
- Access Control
- ABAP
- Content Editing
About Company
Welcome to Hamilton County, Ohio – the home county of the Greater Cincinnati region. Like our namesake, Alexander Hamilton, we have a feisty spirit that has helped leave our indelible mark on America. You’ll see our strong Midwestern values- tough, hardworking, and polite- in the pe ... View more
