Vulnerable Adult Protective Services (VAPS) Investigator
Job description
Aging Services - Grand Forks or Devils Lake, ND/Telecommute - Vulnerable Adult Protective Services (VAPS) Investigator
This is an ongoing temporary position.
Help address the safety of vulnerable adults who are at-risk of harm due to the presence or threat of abuse, neglect, or exploitation. The North Dakota Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) is seeking a Vulnerable Adult Protective Services (VAPS) Investigator for its Adult & Aging Services Division in the Devils Lake and Grand Forks area.
As our Vulnerable Adult Protective Services (VAPS) Investigator, you will process, and assess reports of alleged abuse or neglect of adults 18 years of age and older or to minors emancipated by marriage with substantial mental or functional impairments affecting their health, safety or independence so that they may get the help or services they need to feel safe.
To thrive in this position, you must have a person-centered approach and be able to convey information accurately, respectfully, and thoroughly verbally and in writing. You must have comprehensive interviewing and screening skills, as well as problem-solving agility. You should be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with community partners, including law enforcement, while working independently and within a team.
To be considered, you must have a Bachelor’s degree in Social work, Gerontology, Criminal justice, Nursing, Business administration, Counseling (including addiction counseling), Psychology, Occupational therapy, Physical therapy, Public health, or Sociology.
Total Rewards:
This position is temporary anticipated to be ongoing and long-term. Temporary employees are fully integrated members of their team. Temporary employees participate in development, performance, and coaching conversations like any other team member. The compensation and Total Rewards package is different for temporary employees. For details, please contact Human Resources.
Location is Telecommute from Grand Forks or Devils Lake, ND.
Application Procedures
Your resume should include information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications as posted. If the Department’s Human Resource Division is unable to determine that you meet the minimum qualifications, credit will not be given.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Department of Health & Human Services does not offer or provide sponsorships.
All application material must be received on or before the closing date by 11:59 pm.
A copy of your qualifying degrees transcript and any applicable certifications or licensures must be provided at the time of an interview.
For more information or if you need an accommodation, please contact Michelle Gayette at mgayette@nd.gov or at 701.328.4613..
Employing Unit: ND DHHS – Aging Services
Telephone Number: 701.328.3210
TTY Number: ND Relay Service 1-800-366-6888 (text); 1-800-366-6889 (voice)
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with the Application Process or uploading attachments, please contact recruiter@nd.gov or (701)328-3290.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.
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