About the Position

This position serves as the designee for Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) and the Office of Training, Investigations and Safety (OTIS) as an Adult Abuse Investigator.

Core functions include:

• Screening reports of abuse regarding individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities,
• Assessing health and safety risks and the need for protective services,
• Determining if abuse reports meet criteria for investigation,
• Conducting in-depth/sensitive investigations,
• Forensic interviewing,
• Field-based evidence & information gathering,
• Preparing comprehensive written reports,
• Testifying in administrative hearings, and
• Significant collaboration with DDS staff and other community partners.
• This position also involves providing training to staff and community partners.

About the Division

Lane County Developmental Disabilities Services is responsible for conducting abuse investigations for all eligible adults experiencing intellectual & developmental disabilities in Lane County.

Lane County Developmental Disabilities Services strives to provide a responsive, cooperative lifespan delivery system of support, training, care, monitoring, protection and crisis response for persons with developmental disabilities and their families. Services are designed to maximize opportunities for self-determination and self-sufficiency.

Schedule: 20 hours per week, Monday-Friday with flexibility in scheduling to be discussed at interview.

A hybrid in-person/telework schedule may be considered and/or required in accordance with business needs.

*This is an AFSCME represented position*

*This position is budgeted for a maximum of 1,040 hours during the fiscal year.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Training:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in human, social, behavioral, or criminal science.

Experience:

• Two years of human services, law enforcement, or investigative experience.
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that will demonstrate the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

Notes:

• This position is subject to a full criminal offender information record check.
• Offers of employment are contingent upon consenting to and successfully passing a drug screening test.
• Please note that as part of the screening process Lane County will verify license and certification status.

Studies have shown that women and BIPOC individuals are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. The county will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lane County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

Trauma Informed Care Statement
Lane County Health & Human Services is committed to providing Trauma Informed Care. As an organization, we recognize that many of the people we serve have experienced trauma, either currently, recently or in their past. Our agency is dedicated to incorporating an understanding of trauma, both with our clients and with each other. Our employees receive ongoing training to develop or deepen their understanding of trauma and its impacts.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $27.77 - $37.09 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Eugene, OR 97401: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Eugene, OR 97401