Adult Protective Service Specialist

Initial Posting Date:

11/17/2025

Application Deadline:

11/24/2025

Agency:

Department of Human Services

Salary Range:

$4,746 - $6,943

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Adult Protective Service Specialist

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 racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

Opportunity awaits!  Would you like the opportunity to serve the aging community with unwavering compassion, dignity, and respect. We are committed to supporting older adults in living meaningful, independent, and connected lives by approaching every investigation with empathy, integrity, and a commitment to preserving independence and quality of life.

Summary of Duties

Adult Protective Service Specialist (APSS) have the responsibility to provide protective services to older adults and to adults with physical disabilities whose situation is within Aging and People with disabilities jurisdiction to investigate.   APSS will be responsible for conducting intakes of abuse as indicated by Oregon Administrative Rule, 411-020, completing investigations and risk management, provide prevention, protection, and intervention for older adults and adults with physical disabilities who are unable to protect themselves from abuse and self-neglect.

Minimum Qualifications

A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required for this position.

A Bachelor's Degree in the human, social, behavioral or criminal sciences and two years human service, law enforcement or investigative experience;

OR,

an Associate's Degree in the human, social, behavioral or criminal sciences and four years human service, law enforcement or investigative experience.

Three years professional level experience related to the position may substitute for the Bachelor's degree; 18 months for an Associates.

Essential Attributes

We are looking for candidates with:

• Experience navigating multiple forms of technology and being able to navigate & enter information into multiple databases at once

• Experience interviewing and gathering information objectively and questioning assumptions

• Experience investigating and being able to write factual reports based on information gathered

• Experience engaging with families under challenging and time-sensitive circumstances.

Attention all candidates!

Clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and essential attributes in your application materials. Your application materials will determine if you are selected to move forward in the selection process. Please include detailed work and education history.

• Please make sure your application materials, resume and job history, are clearly outlined as this information will be used to determine your starting salary range. If you are selected