What are the responsibilities and job description for the Investigative Agent position at Southern Ohio Council of Governments?
This job will be hybrid and serving the Gallia County and Meigs County areas. Travel to our office in Chillicothe will be required at least once per month.
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in law enforcement, criminology, social work, or a related field. Eligible for Investigative Agent Certification through the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities. Ability to read, review, and analyze written material and data for compliance with local, state and Medicaid standards; Excellent communication and writing skills; Ability to work in a team-oriented environment; Experience in developmental disabilities field helpful; Must maintain a valid Ohio Driver's License and maintain a status of insurability for motor vehicle insurance; Reliable transportation a must.
Duties:
- Investigate abuse, neglect, and MUI's per the procedures established by the SOCOG and the participating counties assigned.
- Review all abuse, neglect, and MUI's submitted to SOCOG by member countries.
- Travel to appropriate sites, conduct and/or coordinate investigations, review physical evidence, and interview witnesses.
- Work jointly with law enforcement, Job and Family Services offices, County Board Service and Support Administrators and Prosecutors.
- Maintain accurate case notes and Medicaid billing records.
- Provide testimony, affidavits, depositions, and other supportive information and materials when appropriate.
- Prepare cumulative reports for county boards and other involved agencies.
- Assure compliance with DODD rules, local, state, and federal regulatory policies and procedures.
- Provide technical assistance to member counties' staff, local agencies, etc. as requested.
- Work as a team member to assure coordinated, effective relations between SOCOG staff, individuals, family members, providers, departments, and the SOCOG governing board.
- Maintain and attitude and conduct of appropriate social and moral behavior as a public servant.
- Understand and practice the professional code of ethics in keeping with confidentiality of information and materials with which he or she may come in contact.
- Perform any other duties required.
Other:
- Hourly rate, flexible hours based on operational need. On-call status: 24 hour, seven days per week
- Bureau of Criminal Investigation background check and drug screen required upon offer of employment.
- Duties may require working under hazardous and potentially violent, threatening, or psychically demanding conditions.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Can you pass a criminal background check and drug screening?
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chillicothe, OH 45601
Salary : $20 - $25