Adult Protective Services (APS) Specialist Job at Lane Council of Governments

Lane Council of Governments Eugene, OR 97401

**Please go to www.lcog.org/jobs for instructions on how to apply for this position and to download the full job description. Complete and on-time application packets will be acknowledged and forwarded to the hiring manager for consideration.**

Lane Council of Governments currently has an opening for an Adult Protective Services (APS) Specialist in its Senior and Disability Services Division. This position is expected to be based in Eugene. This is an SEIU represented position. More than one position may be hired from this Recruitment.

LCOG is committed to a work environment that values the cultural, educational, and life experiences of each employee. We believe that a diverse workforce enables us to deliver culturally competent services to all members of our community. As part of our commitment to diversity, LCOG continues to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Here at LCOG, we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes with relevant transferable skills from a variety of sources and experiences. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

Position Purpose: This position evaluates specific Adult Protective Services (“APS”) complaints and incidents to determine the course of action, and establishes the plan of inquiry, scope, timing, and direction of investigation.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors’ degree in social work and three years of progressively responsible experience working in human service programs, preferably with seniors or people with disabilities, or any combination of education and experience that provides the occupant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the job. Medical knowledge, certification such as an RN degree, and previous adult protective service experience desirable.

Valid Oregon State driver's license.

Passing a background check is required for this position.

For this position, we follow all Executive Order and Oregon Health Authority policies on COVID-19 vaccinations; the selected candidate may need to be fully vaccinated or have an approved exception by start date.

Application due date - Monday, February 27, 2023 at 4PM PST

EOE/AA

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.63 - $34.93 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location




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