DSHS HCLA Adult Protective Services Investigator

About this role

<p data-pasted="true"><strong>DSHS HCLA Adult Protective Service Investigators - Social Service Specialist 3<br>&nbsp; </strong></p><p><a href="https://www.dshs.wa.gov/altsa/adult-protective-services" target="_blank" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.dshs.wa.gov/altsa/adult-protective-services" data-uw-rm-ext-link="">Adult Protective Services</a> (APS) is excited to offer multiple opportunities for experienced social service investigators to join our <a href="https://www.dshs.wa.gov/altsa/adult-protective-services-aps" target="_blank" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.dshs.wa.gov/altsa/adult-protective-services-aps" data-uw-rm-ext-link="">Home and Community Living Administration</a> (HCLA) team as APS Investigators.</p><p>In this role, you will independently investigate reports of abandonment, abuse, exploitation, neglect, and self-neglect affecting adults who require protective services, including people with developmental disabilities. Your work is essential in safeguarding others, ensuring their well-being, and connecting them with supportive resources that uphold their dignity and independence. Success in this job relies on your ability