Development Disability Quality Assurance Specialist/Abuse Investigator

Developmental Disabilities

Quality Assurance Specialist

Abuse Investigator

LINN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES Class Code: 719

AVAILABLE POSITION

Developmental Disabilities Quality Assurance Specialist

Abuse Investigator

Developmental Disabilities Department (Classification 719)

Management/Exempt Full Time Position (37.5 hours/week)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Basic knowledge of Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities and supports. Coordinate and assure the
provision of protective services for adult LCDD consumers. Screen, conduct interviews, on- site
observations and record reviews as related to potentially complex and/or sensitive abuse allegations
and investigations in an array of service settings. May include interaction with medical, law
enforcement and developmental disability field personnel. Completion of written electronic technical
reports with high level attention to detail to determine abuse investigation findings in accordance with
Oregon Administrative Rule and Oregon Revised Statute definitions.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of case management and the public service system. Knowledge of
crisis intervention techniques. Ability to conduct protective service/abuse investigation interviews.
Knowledge of the laws and Administrative Rules governing the services provided by the Office of
Developmental Disabilities and ability to understand and interpret those laws as it relates to service
delivery. Ability to write clear and concise reports and client summaries. Ability to quickly develop and
maintain effective working relationships with department staff, consumers, the general public, and contract
providers. Be able to attend work regularly. Computer skills required including the use of an electronic
health record for service documentation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or closely related behavior science field; or an associate’s
degree with 4 years investigative experience with a preference for experience in a disability service program
involving individuals with developmental disabilities; or any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience,
education and training which demonstrates the ability to perform the work described. Applicants must be able to
pass a criminal history check, possess a valid Oregon drivers' license with an acceptable driving record and be free
from any substantiated abuse allegation.

SALARY, BENEFITS, COMPENSATION:
Linn County employees say their benefits play a large role in what makes the County such a great place to
work. We offer competitive benefit plans.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

• Vacation and Floating Days
• Paid Holiday Time

• County Paid Life and Long Term Disability Benefits
• Longevity Incentive
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Public Employee Retirement System (PERS)

o Fully Paid by County

We offer a Work/Life Balance with our work week is 37.5 hours. With our reduced schedule, it allows for a
healthier work life balance.

For a full list of our benefits, please visit our Benefits webpage: Benefit Summary

SALARY RANGE $4,612 - $5,799
CLOSING DATE: Until Filled
HOW TO APPLY: www.linncountyhealth.org

LINN COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER