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Quality Assurance Specialist
Abuse Investigator

LINN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES Class Code: 719
AVAILABLE POSITION

Developmental Disabilities Quality Assurance Specialist
Developmental Disabilities Department (Classification 719)
Management/Exempt Full Time (37.5 hours/week) position

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Basic knowledge of Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities and/or Mental Health Services and supports.
Coordinate and ensure the provision of protective services for adult LCDD/Linn County Mental Health
(LCMH) clients. 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 mental health and/or 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/or Oregon Health Authority 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
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 degree with 4 years investigative experience with a preference for experience in a disability service
program involving individuals with developmental disabilities; experience working with individuals who
experience a mental illness; 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

LINN COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

• Longevity Incentive
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Public Employee Retirement System (PERS)

o Fully Paid by County
For a full list of our benefits, please visit our Benefits webpage: Benefit Summary

SALARY RANGE
CLOSING DATE:
HOW TO APPLY:

$4,612.00-$5,799
Until Filled
www.linncountyhealth.org