Adult Protective Service Specialist (Bilingual Spanish/English)
State of OregonAbout the role
Initial Posting Date:
09/11/2025Application Deadline:
09/25/2025Agency:
Department of Human ServicesSalary Range:
$4,833 - $7,407Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
Adult Protective Service Specialist (Bilingual Spanish/English)Job Description:
The Oregon Department of Human Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are guided by our Equity North Star and our vision for a positive RiSE organizational culture that advances equity and diversity. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, racial/ethnic groups, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
This position is Bilingual Spanish Required. Please indicate on your application material if you have bilingual Spanish language skills. There is a bilingual salary differential of 5%.
*Please note: All required languages must have an available test.
OPPORTUNITY AWAITS!
Do you want the opportunity to match the needs of people in the community with available federal, state and local programs or other resources to meet those needs? Do you want to be part of a diverse workforce that collaborates and learns from each other to improve services that supports the elderly, people with disabilities and communities? Then, we want to hear from you!
Aging and People with Disabilities (APD), part of the Oregon Department of Human Services, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual for an Adult Protective Service Specialist in The Dalles office.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Click here to learn more about Aging and People with Disabilities.
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SUMMARY OF DUTIES
This position will provide adult protective services to vulnerable adults who are elderly or disabled. The Adult Protective Service Specialist receives referrals, determines the need for and investigates alleged incidents of adult abuse or neglect. Situations may involve physical abuse, neglect and abandonment, sexual abuse, psychological and verbal abuse, financial exploitation, and other type of self-neglect. Conducts investigations and completes reports timely.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A Bachelor's Degree in the human, social, behavioral or criminal sciences and two years human service, law enforcement or investigative experience;
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an Associate's Degree in the human, social, behavioral or criminal sciences and four years human service, law enforcement or investigative experience
Three years profes
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