Aps Advanced Investigator - Phoenix, United States - State of Arizona

State of Arizona

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Phoenix, United States

2 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

Your Partner For A Stronger Arizona. _
DES works with families, community organizations, advocates and state and federal partners to realize our collective vision: A thriving Arizona._
DES serves more than 3 million Arizonans. Our Mission is to strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life._

APS ADVANCED INVESTIGATOR

Job Location:
Division of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS)
Adult Protective Services (APS)
Address: 1789 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007 &
11420 North 19th Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85029 &
6010 North 57th Drive, Glendale, Arizona 85301

Posting Details:

Salary:
$ / Hourly

Grade: 20

Closing Date: 4/26/2024

Job Summary:

Job Duties:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Assess and respond to allegations of the highest levels of abuse, sexual assault and abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable adults. Respond within approved time frames to cases deemed critical incidents.
Prioritize cases with the greatest risk, securing the necessary services and resources. Review complex medical, police, fiduciary, financial, and social service records.
Identify patterns of behavior using available criminal records, data dashboards, and other research. Review complex financial records and prepare extensive spreadsheets to identify fraud and/or exploitation.
Create a safety plan, refer to appropriate services and resources.
Maintain regular contact with vulnerable adults, guardians, fiduciaries, and caretakers to determine if there are ongoing risks to clients ' safety and whether alleged perpetrators still have access to any vulnerable clients.
Organize, plan, and prioritize work; participate in staffing, hearings, and other meetings.
Coordinate with local police departments and the criminal justice branch of the attorney general's office to conduct parallel investigations for the best outcomes for clients. Testify in court.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

Applicable federal and state statutes, international agreements, regulations and policies related to assigned program duties.
DES rules, regulations, policies and procedures and the principles and practices of public administration
Interviewing techniques
Criminal laws related to elder abuse, financial exploitation.

Skills in:

Evidence gathering techniques
Research, methodology, project planning, development, organization and work flow techniques
Gathering, organizing, analyzing, interpreting and summarizing data and information from varied sources
Building and maintaining working relationships with other departments, outside representatives, community groups/leaders, and staff\

Ability to:

Understand, interpret, apply, and implement complex federal, state, department, and legislative laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures
Exercise a high degree of discretion, confidentiality, and independent judgment
Manage and balance a full range of complex cases

Selective Preference(s):

Have a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Social Work, Criminal Justice, Rehabilitation, Healthcare, or closely related field and at least 5 years of experience in investigations, including experience testifying in court, forensic interviewing, gathering evidence and coordination with other entities.
CFI (Certified Forensic Interviewer) certificate preferred.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

A.R.S Employee shall have a valid, unrestricted Level One fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute in order to work with children and vulnerable adults, prior to the start of their employment.
Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the abovementioned process and the agency's ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.

Benefits:

The Arizona Department of Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and longterm disability plans
10 paid holidays per year
Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours biweekly for the first 3 years
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newlyplaced foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours biweekly
Deferred compensation plan
Wellness plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Stipend Opportunities
Infant at Work Program
Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities
Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance

Retirement:

State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period.

The ASRS defined benefit pl