ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES INVESTIGATOR

Overview

ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES INVESTIGATOR – Division of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS). DES invites applicants to join a team that helps Arizonans thrive by protecting vulnerable adults. This role involves investigating allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of adults 18 years or older who are unable to defend themselves. The position is located at 1140 F Avenue, Douglas, Arizona 85607. Salary : $21.5021 - $22.5962 Hourly. Grade : 18. Closing Date : 10 / 5 / 2025.

Job Summary : DES is looking for individuals committed to service, community, and teamwork to support the vulnerable through Adult Protective Services (APS). The APS Field Investigator will work independently in the field, interact with adults and family members in homes or care facilities, and coordinate with external partners (caregivers, medical personnel, police, public fiduciaries, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Investigates, assesses, evaluates, documents, and provides referrals for the most complex cases involving vulnerable adults 18+ who may be abused, neglected, or exploited.
• Determines if there is a need for protective and / or social services.
• Makes time-sensitive contacts with clients and interviews individuals who may have information regarding the situation.
• Writes various assessments and summaries regarding the case.
• Analyzes a variety of complex documents related to investigations.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

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Pre-Employment Requirements

Benefits

Additional Information

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request accommodations by contacting the provided HR contact. This opportunity may involve eligible public service requirements and retirement contributions through the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).

Contact

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact Brenda Cruz at 480-493-9033 or daashr@azdes.gov.

Seniority level : Entry level

Employment type : Other

Job function : Other, Information Technology, and Management

Industries : Government Administration

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