Adult Protective Service Specialist

Job Details

Initial Posting Date: 02/23/2026

Final date to receive applications: 03/11/2026

Agency: Department of Human Services

Salary Range: $4,954 - $7,592

Position Type: Employee

Position Title: Adult Protective Service Specialist

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 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.

Aging and People with Disabilities (APD), part of the Oregon Department of Human Services, provides services to older adults and people with physical disabilities.

• This position receives, screens and investigates reports concerning abuse, neglect and exploitation committed against older adults and adults with physical disabilities. Investigations occur in community-based long term care facilities and the community at large.
• Provide plans of safety and prevention to mitigate current and/or future incidents of abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
• Make referrals and/or work with community partners as part of Adult Protective Services.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in the human, social, behavioral or criminal sciences and two years of human service, law enforcement or investigative experience; OR
• Associate’s Degree in the human, social, behavioral or criminal sciences and four years of related experience.
• Three years professional level experience may substitute for the Bachelor’s degree; 18 months for an Associate’s.

• Experience working in investigations (civil, legal, criminal or abuse/neglect).
• Experience interviewing people to gather and verify information related to abuse, neglect and/or self-neglect.
• Proficiency with multiple Windows-based software applications and data entry into those systems.
• Strong written communication skills and ability to produce detailed, analytical, concise reports.

Must be able to drive and meet with individuals in homes and community settings, including long term care facilities. A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record required. Exposure to communicable diseases possible.

• If selected as a finalist, a criminal history and background check will be conducted.
• Applicants must complete the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s I‑9 within three days of hire and be authorized to work in the United States. E‑Verify will be used.

• ODHS Employee Resource Group communities that promote shared learning.
• Cost of Living Adjustments.
• Annual salary increases (up to the top of the salary range).
• A rich benefits package.
• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

• Veterans’ preference information.
• Instructions on submitting veteran documents for preference (do not attach to resume).

• This is a permanent, full-time position and is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
• This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification.

The recruiter for this position is Ryan Bennett. If you contact the recruiter, please include the job requisition number.

Email: ryan.bennettgon.gov

We invite you to contact the recruiter for accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), application questions or job‑specific questions.