Adult Abuse Investigator - Developmental Disabilities - Health and Human Services

This recruitment has been reopened for additional applicants and will remain open until filled. If you have already applied for recruitment #066-2025-1, you do not need to reapply. New applicants are encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time without further notice.

Marion County Health and Human Services is seeking an Adult Abuse Investigator to screen and investigates complaints of abuse against adults who experience intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental illness and substance use disorders. The ideal candidate will have both relevant educational and professional experience that demonstrates understanding of adults who experience IDD, severe and persistent mental illness, or another vulnerable population; the screening and abuse investigative process; person centered thinking principles; how to navigate Oregon statutes and administrative rules; and report writing. The successful candidate must possess excellent verbal and written communication, time management, and critical thinking skills with a team minded and collaborative outlook. Candidate must also be able to travel throughout the County to conduct screenings and investigations.

• Screen, respond to and investigate reports of alleged adult client abuse within OAR required timelines, including assessing, and assuring protective services for eligible adults (I/DD, MH, SUDS).  

• Complete investigation and written report within OAR required timelines.  

• Conduct adult abuse investigations on-site at residential, employment, or family home, or in the community.  Interview all relevant persons and write reports using Centralized Abuse Management System (CAMS).  

• Maintain strict confidentiality.

• Maintain compliance with documentation and record keeping standards.  

• Submit report to supervisor for review.  

• Send reports to state OTIS office for final approval.  

• Refer investigation recommendations for correction to the CAPS licensing specialist as appropriate.  

• Coordinate with providers, licensing specialist and/or case managers as appropriate, to assure protective services and investigation recommendations have been completed within designated timelines.  

• Work with local law enforcement agency to complete appropriate investigations. Participate in Contested Case Hearings with OTIS as needed.

• Provide consultation/technical assistance to service providers and case managers regarding issues of abuse.  

• Provide consultation to service providers, including health and human service department staff and case managers regarding issues of advocacy and client rights.

• Assist the CDDP and CMHP manager in monitoring the quality of services delivered within the county; and assist the CDDP and CMHP manager in the identification needed system and service delivery improvements to assure health and safety of clients and prevent abuse.  

• Participate in regularly scheduled meetings and trainings relevant to position and to maintain investigator qualifications, including but not limited to: Adult Abuse Investigation Team meetings, MDT (Multi-Disciplinary Team) meetings, monthly Quality Council meetings, OTIS quarterlies, monthly OTIS call ins, and critical review meetings.  

• Interface with the OTIS required data management systems for screenings, abuse report writing, and incident reporting.

• Utilize MCHHS, CCO, and ODDS electronic health record systems including Raintree, Laserfiche Intouch, eXPRS as needed for screenings and report development.

• Maintain internal database and monitoring systems for abuse screening and investigation reports as they occur.  

• Provide or respond to reports from ODDS, MCHHS, or other entities as requested. 

• Other job duties as assigned by your supervisor.

• Response Level 2: In the event of an emergency, employee makes a reasonable effort to report to work. Employee may be required to perform duties outside of their regularly assigned duties. Employee may be requested to work an extended or flexible schedule. Staff at this response level must complete Incident Command System 100 and 700 on-line or in-person training.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

1. Master's degree in psychology, social work, education. criminal justice or a related field and one-year paraprofessional work experience consisting of serving individuals with a diagnosis of developmental disability or mental illness; OR
2. Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, education, criminal justice or a related field and three years paraprofessional work experience consisting of serving individuals with a primary diagnosis of developmental disability or mental illness; OR
3. Seven years of equivalent training and paraprofessional work experience as described above; OR
4. Any satisfactory combination of work, education, training, or experience relevant to the position, as determined by Marion County.

• Successful completion of OAAPI Core Competencies Training within six months of hire.
• Successful completion of Developmental Disability and Mental Health OTIS Core Competencies Training within six months of hire.

• The finalist for this position may be required to pass a criminal history background check; however, conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual for this position.
• This is a safety sensitive/special needs position. Final candidates selected for this position will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen, including testing for marijuana. The Marion County Drug and Alcohol Use and Testing Policy can be found at:http://apps.co.marion.or.us/APAP/policy.aspx?p=policy&pid=518.
• Must possess a current driver's license in the applicant's state of residence and an acceptable driving history.  Marion County will obtain a copy of the driving record for all qualified applicants from Driver and Motor Vehicle Services and review the driving record according to the Marion County policy and procedure for Driving on County Business.  The policy can be found at:  http://apps.co.marion.or.us/APAP/.
• If required to use personal vehicle for business use, must possess and maintain proof of personal automobile liability insurance at a minimum in the amount required by Oregon Law [ORS Chapter 806].
• This is a full-time regular position, which is eligible for overtime.
• This assignment is represented by a union.
• Typical Work Hours: Varies, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, with flexibility depending upon the needs of the department and program. 

Salary : $30 - $40