Risk Intervention Specialist 366-04-26

Job DescriptionWe look for individuals in our organization who are passionate about our mission and values, and providing excellent customer service.Recruitment #: 366-04-26Location: SalemCloses: May 11, 2026Salary : $4,879 - $6,539, per month with excellent benefitsAgency Sponsored: Medical/Dental 100% paid for employee and 90-98% for dependents, generous Paid-time off, Public Employee Retirement (PERS), Employee Assistance Plan, Long Term Disability, great culture.Employee paid: Deferred Compensation, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Colonial Life Supplemental Plans, Legal ShieldGeneral DescriptionMeets Agency Mission by providing intervention services for clients identified to be at ongoing risk of abuse or neglect.Essential FunctionsPerforms overall assessment of consumer's physical, social, psychological, environmental, and financial situation.Provides short-term assessment and intervention services for consumers identified to be at ongoing risk.Collaborates with Agency and Community PartnersProtects consumers and reduces Agency riskProvides excellent service in a professional mannerSecondary FunctionsProvides statistical information and miscellaneous reports as requested, and maintains hard copy lists of agency clients deemed to be at risk in the event of emergencies.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesNoneRequired Experience Minimum QualificationsPreferred QualificationsA qualified applicant will have a minimum of six (6) years of equivalent combination of education and/or experience which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities required to do theessential functions of this position. The following is preferred but all qualifications meeting the minimum requirements will be considered:Bachelor's degree in social sciences or related field of studyWork experience with social service programs in a similar capacity with similar populations.General Knowledge, Skills, And AbilitiesAbility and willingness to support Agency mission, ethics and core values.Apply evaluation, analytic and writing skillsRead, interpret and explain policies to othersOrganize and prioritize tasks to meet required time timeframesCollaborate and coordinate with othersBuild relationships and networkExhibit excellent interpersonal communication and listening skillsExhibit good judgment, and use courtesy and tactFollow verbal and written instructionWorking knowledge of, and the ability to apply, basic word processing applications, spreadsheet applications, database applications, communication applications (e-mail), and other general office computer applications.Job-Specific Knowledge, Skills, And AbilitiesKnowledge of principles of social casework, casework methods, and techniques and their application to individual cases including problems of placement in care facilities.Knowledge of federal and state laws and Oregon Administrative Rules pertaining to risk intervention services; ability to research and interpret these regulations.General understanding of the principles of gerontology; and the ability to work effectively with consumers in handling individual case problems.Knowledge of the social model underlying adult protective services and an understanding of the theory of adult protection.Knowledge of functions and scope of public and private agencies, law enforcement agencies, and facilities providing social support services to the elderly and disabled.Knowledge of available sources for obtaining case data; and ability to analyze and evaluate case data, prepare concise case records and related reports, and provide testimony at hearings.Ability to perform competent, holistic, assessments of older adults and people with disabilities in high-risk situations and effectively interview people to secure specific types of information.Work Environment and Physical DemandsAnalyst/Reviewers typically work in an office environment. They must be able to:Use a computer, telephone, and other office equipmentTolerate and be able to work where the noise level is that of a typical officeEncounter frequent interruptions throughout the work dayRegularly sit, talk, or hearUse repetitive hand motionsHandle objects and sustain a sense of touchStand, walk, reach, and bendLift up to 25 poundsThis position requires occasional travel to consumers in a variety of settings, homes, facilities, etc. of varying levels of cleanliness and repair. Travel to other offices may require overnight stay. Field work requires driving an Agency car or personal vehicle, and carrying and using a laptop computer.Contact with the public in home or office environments may risk exposure to people with contagious diseases or irrational/hostile behavior and contact with domestic animals.The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Classification: Risk Intervention WorkerPosition Number: 366Salary Range: R21FLSA Status: Non-exemptUnit: APS and AFH LicensingLocation: SalemReports To: APS and AFHL ManagerUnion Status: RepresentedLast Revision Date: December 2024This job description is a general guide for the job to be performed and does not cover everything. Employees may be required to perform other duties, including covering for, and in, other offices. Employees are expected to follow and perform other job-related duties requested by their manager.Reasonable accommodations will be made as needed.Job Descriptions Are Subject To Change.Keyword: risk intervention, assessment, at risk clients,