Investigation Specialist

Overview

The Investigation Specialist will function as an investigator and provide support to the PEM Incident Management Unit. The ideal candidate will be primarily responsible for investigating allegations of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of persons supported and ensuring the integrity of the investigation process.

Rising Ground

Founded as an orphanage in 1831, Rising Ground has been at the forefront of evolving community needs as a leading non-profit human services organization. Driven by the belief that each of us can thrive when life has hope and opportunity, Rising Ground provides caring support and proven paths to positive change, helping children, adults, and families rise above adversity, and each year, Rising Ground is a positive force in the lives of more than 25,000 individuals. We do this through 50 programs in 70 locations throughout New York City and Westchester. Our strong belief and commitment to diversity shows not just through our work with supported persons but is integral to the building of a strong staff that reflects the communities we serve. 

Benefits

At Rising Ground, we encourage everyone to live a healthier life. When you enroll in health care benefits — medical, dental, and vision care, you and your family can take advantage of each plan’s preventive services, which will help everyone to stay well. Another way to remain healthy is to eat right and keep active. Ultimately, we all benefit when we make the right choices, whether through diet and exercise or health care services. You can also take advantage of other important benefits, including life and accident, disability benefits, the retirement savings plan, and the employee assistance program.

Annual Salary

$60,000 - $65,000

Responsibilities

• Conducting objective, fair, thorough, unbiased and timely investigations in accordance with requirements of Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD)
• Obtaining and analyzing documentary evidence
• Identifying and interviewing subjects and witnesses to the allegation
• Providing recommendations to mitigate risk of recurrence
• Constructing detailed investigation reports
• Presenting investigative findings at the respective Incident Review Committee (IRC)
• Monitoring the Incident Report and Management Application (IRMA) via OPWDD website on a daily basis, and removing incidents from the queue
• Processing incidents and uploading relevant documents into IRMA
• Uploading the investigative file into the Justice Center Web Submission Investigation Report (WSIR)
• Perform other related task as assigned

Qualifications

• BA/BS in human services or related field required, MA/MS
• At least five (5) years of progressive quality improvement (or relatable experience), Compliance or Program Management experience in a large human services agency or similar setting.
• Proficiency in MS Office a must.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills required.
• Excellent critical thinking skills, organizational skills and follow up skills
• Honest and ethical with high levels of integrity and confidentiality

Location: Brooklyn or Yonkers (Flexible)