Adult Services Investigator

Job Title: Adult Services Investigator open: December 22 2025Department: Adult Services Closes: When filledReports To: Adult Services Director hours: 40hrs wk-full timeSalary: Based on salary matrixBenefits Requisiton: Salaries are market competitive. For accurate salary information call or email The Puyallup Tribe of Indians provides a generous benefits package that includes employer paid medical dental vision life insurance a retirement/401(k) plan with profit sharing paid holidays and paid time off including birthday Summary:Working under the direction of the Director this position performs a variety of case related activities involved in providing direct and indirect assistance to vulnerable elderly and/or incapacitated adults. Major duties include the investigation assessment evaluation and provision of services for vulnerable or incapacitated adults 18 years and older who are alleged to be abused neglected or exploited and determines if there is a need of any protective and/or social services. This position makes time sensitive contact with clients significant others interviews those who may have knowledge of the situation; and researches obtains and analyzes complex financial and medical documents including psychological evaluations as appropriate as provided by: rules and regulations; policy guidelines and client consent; conducts networking and coordinating with others to serve Vulnerable Adults including services that educate Vulnerable Adults family members and the community about abuse neglect self-neglect abandonment exploitation and protective services as a resource. This position will be responsible for investigating reports of abuse exploitation neglect and self-neglect of adults which will include gathering evidence to determine findings based on the preponderance of evidence standard and in assisting individuals with services that maintains safety and dignity. This position assumes all responsibilities as defined in the Vulnerable Tribal Adult Protection Code Chapter Duties and ResponsibilitiesReceive reports of incapacitated and abused exploited or neglected adults and elders and assesses the client and familys needs and eligibility for Tribal face-to-face interviews with clients in their residence (in-home hospital nursing home residential facility etc) investigating allegations of abuse neglect self-neglect abandonment and/or exploitation. This position offers authorizes arranges for and provides protective services to Vulnerable AdultsAssess vulnerable adults cognition physical mental and functional information from Tribal agencies departments and programs including reports files medical records welfare check reports and other relevant information in order to make decisions related to investigations services and outcomes. Makes appropriate recommendations to Director for and collaborates with: law enforcement agencies; WA State county and city agencies; legal entities; contractors/providers physicians; community agencies and other Puyallup Tribal Departments and Programs in order to provide protective Director with developing contracts for services; Memorandums of Understanding; and Memorandums of Agreements (MOA or cooperative agreements) with service and implements protection case progress and determines case closure when the multiple care aspects (information sharing case coordination etc.).Ensures orders are complied with by client and clients families and/or and evaluates relevant information to make decisions related to case plans services and outcomes. Maintains thorough case documentation for each client in court actions through appropriate petitions and motions in conjunction with Tribal presenting and presents APS investigation evidence at administrative hearings court proceedings criminal civil and administrative proceedings as and makes referrals to other community resources; internal and external stakeholders such as Elder & Vulnerable Adult Services Law Enforcement and the Washington State Complaint Resolution Unit (CRU) positive relationships with community members families and internal and external stakeholders Acquires a complete working understanding of all relevant and related Tribal Ordinances and Codes especially the Vulnerable Adult Protection and implements the codes with other Tribal entities when client advocacy as well as consultation networking family support and crisis annual training sessions regarding vulnerable Tribal adult abuse reporting available assistance and available resources to in department and Tribal planning efforts events and special projects of benefit to the members of the Puyallup Tribe of back-up support to Social Worker when Social Worker is unavailable or when assistance is needed. Maintains the strictest adherence to duties as ResponsibilitiesThis position does not have any supervisory and RequirementsTo perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential and/or ExperienceBachelors degree (BA) from an accredited college or university in health sciences or social work required. MSW preferred. Must have a minimum of two years previous experience working with tribal Elders or Vulnerable Adult population coordinating all services. Experience must include working with a vulnerable adult population and addressing Elder abuse. Intermediate to advanced computer skills in word processing spreadsheets and databases required. Language SkillsAbility to read and interpret technical procedures and instructions write routine reports and procedural instructions and assist with grant applications. Ability to effectively communicate and present information to Elders families caregivers and those working with the Tribe. Mathematical SkillsAbility to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages volume proportions AbilityAbility to understand instructions and interpret appropriateness solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form. Other Skills and AbilitiesAbility and knowledge to work closely with Tribal Elders and Vulnerable Adults and their submit and be able to pass a criminal background check prior to employment and periodically after have and maintain a valid Washington State drivers license and be insurable and must sign a release of information to obtain a Washington State Driving Abstract. Drivers License must not contain any restrictions that would otherwise prevent a Tribal employee from complying with the Tribes Vehicle Use have or be able to obtain CPR/First Aid certification within the first 90 days of demonstrate sensitivity to working in a culturally diverse provide several references that validate the applicants good character and trustworthiness to work with Elders and Vulnerable and ensures highest level of confidentiality regarding client position may be required to telework on either a part time or full time basis depending upon the needs of the department and the organization. If required to telework employee agrees to complete the Telework Agreement and abide by the Telework Policy and work DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential the ability to operate a typewriter personal computer multi-line telephone calculator facsimile and photocopier and other office the ability to read write communicate and interpret information accurately in the ability to concentrate and consistently produce accurate employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move 10 to 50 EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential noise level is usually physical exertion is low to is performed in an office are frequent employee contacts and interruptions during the and transport Vulnerable Adults throughout the service Puyallup Tribe of Indians reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of Preference Employer as Required by LawOnline Application Tips:1. If you are using a PC use Chrome. If you are using a MAC use Safari.2. 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