Social Services Investigator II

Job Posting Title Social Services Investigator II Agency 340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Supervisory Organization 340 Office of Client Advocacy Job Posting End Date Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank. Estimated Appointment End Date Continuous if Blank Full/Part-Time Full time Job Type Regular Compensation Salary : up to $52,351.20, based on education and experience Why you'll love it here! RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!! Perks Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums. A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations. Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care. Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match. 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees. 11 paid holidays a year. Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement. Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders. Longevity Bonus for years of service Job Description Location : Tulsa - 4848 S 129 East Ave Work Schedule Monday - Friday Primary Hours 8-5 Position Summary Positions in this job family are assigned field investigations involving abuse, neglect, and exploitation perpetrated against children in out-of-home residential placement and vulnerable adults in accordance with all state and federal laws. Duties may include investigating caretaker misconduct, such as employee violations of agency policy, procedure, or acceptable professional standards. Duties include producing written investigative reports for use in administrative and/or criminal proceedings. Position Responsibilities /Essential Functions Carries a caseload comprised of investigations regarding abuse, neglect, sexual abuse and exploitation and follows all policy related to completion of investigations. Complete all investigation activities according to policy and statute guidelines. Investigation activities may include but are not limited to field interviews with victims, witnesses, providers, guardians, accused staff and other professionals to assist in determining an investigative outcome. During the investigative process, investigators may identify policy violations and unauthorized practices, and report concerns to contract and licensing monitors. Collects evidence and documentation including but not limited to photographs, videos, written statements, incident reports, police reports, and medical records. Prepare a written investigative report including all demographic information, interviews, evidence and documentation, summary of finding to provide to District Attorney of jurisdiction and guardianship courts as applicable. Complete all post investigation activities including but not limited to appearing and testifying in registry hearings and/or criminal proceedings. Children's Investigative Division - Placed on an on-call rotation to respond to priority investigations after hours and on weekends. Being present in the office is an essential function of this job. Other duties as assigned. Other Duties Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior. Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers. At this level, employees are assigned responsibilities at the full performance level. In addition to the duties performed at Level I, tasks will include, but are not limited to, being assigned more complex and difficult investigations. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Education and Experience Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor's degree and three years of professional experience in investigation, auditing, social work, juvenile justice, personnel administration, law enforcement, child support enforcement, or working with person with intellectual disabilities; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Valued Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level includ #J-18808-Ljbffr U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs