Adult Protective Services (APS) - Financ - State of Utah - Jobs
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
About the Job
If you feel strongly about ensuring vulnerable individuals have the appropriate and needed care and are interested in investigating financial exploitation cases involving vulnerable adults,this job is for you! The Division of Aging and Adult Services,within the Utah Department of Health and Human Services,is looking for dedicated professionals to fill two Adult Protective Services (APS) Financial Investigator positions.
These employees will work with the APS Forensic Auditor to conduct data analysis and investigation into complex cases of financial exploitation perpetrated against vulnerable adults. The Financial Investigator will provide expertise in the investigation and aide investigators in financial exploitation cases involving vulnerable adults. As part of the financial exploitation investigation team,this position examines public and third-party records,provides analysis and quantifies findings in APS cases alleging financial exploitation against a vulnerable adult. The Financial Investigator gathers,compiles,and prepares reports,confers with the Forensic Auditor,and assists with making recommendations.
This is a full-time,time limited (merit exempt) position with benefits. The position is currently funded through September of 2024.
This position is open to telework options. The State of Utah requires all employees to physically work inside the State of Utah Boundaries.
The candidate selected for this assignment will provide state-wide coverage for the APS area offices. The selected candidate's work location will ultimately be a mobile office environment. Travel will be required.
Example of Duties:
- Investigate allegations of financial exploitation of vulnerable adults.
- Interview victims,alleged perpetrators,witnesses,and collateral third parties to gather evidence and establish the chain of events leading to the alleged fraud/exploitation.
- Meet with local law enforcement and prosecutors to coordinate the investigative process.
- Request records from local and national financial institutions.
- Analyze financial data and documents gathered through the clients,family members,the alleged perpetrator,and other relevant third parties.
- Prepare reports and financial spreadsheets outlining the investigative findings and submits reports to the Forensic Auditor for review.
- Confer with employees from other government and private agencies regarding joint actions to be taken or exchange of vital or useful information.
- Provide training for the financial community,meeting with key stake holders,community collaboration,awareness,and education.
Preference may be given to applicants who have:
- A bachelor's degree or higher
- Knowledge of APS statute,rules,regulations,codes,and policies governing the investigation of financial exploitation.
- At least two years of experience working with velnerable adults and/or conduction financial investigations or audits.
Why You Should Join Our Team
Join a great and compassionate team and be a part of helping vulnerable and aging adults. You will also receive great benefits. Click [here](https://dhrm.utah.gov/why-utah/benefits/) to see the variety of benefits including medical,dental,life and disability insurance,as well as a comprehensive leave program the State of Utah offers.
The Agency
The Division of Aging and Adult Services is part of the Department of Human Services. Adult Protective Services investigate cases of abuse,neglect,and exploitation of vulnerable adults. For more information on the Division of Aging and Adult services,please click [here](https://daas.utah.gov/about/).
These employees will work with the APS Forensic Auditor to conduct data analysis and investigation into complex cases of financial exploitation perpetrated against vulnerable adults. The Financial Investigator will provide expertise in the investigation and aide investigators in financial exploitation cases involving vulnerable adults. As part of the financial exploitation investigation team,this position examines public and third-party records,provides analysis and quantifies findings in APS cases alleging financial exploitation against a vulnerable adult. The Financial Investigator gathers,compiles,and prepares reports,confers with the Forensic Auditor,and assists with making recommendations.
This is a full-time,time limited (merit exempt) position with benefits. The position is currently funded through September of 2024.
This position is open to telework options. The State of Utah requires all employees to physically work inside the State of Utah Boundaries.
The candidate selected for this assignment will provide state-wide coverage for the APS area offices. The selected candidate's work location will ultimately be a mobile office environment. Travel will be required.
Example of Duties:
- Investigate allegations of financial exploitation of vulnerable adults.
- Interview victims,alleged perpetrators,witnesses,and collateral third parties to gather evidence and establish the chain of events leading to the alleged fraud/exploitation.
- Meet with local law enforcement and prosecutors to coordinate the investigative process.
- Request records from local and national financial institutions.
- Analyze financial data and documents gathered through the clients,family members,the alleged perpetrator,and other relevant third parties.
- Prepare reports and financial spreadsheets outlining the investigative findings and submits reports to the Forensic Auditor for review.
- Confer with employees from other government and private agencies regarding joint actions to be taken or exchange of vital or useful information.
- Provide training for the financial community,meeting with key stake holders,community collaboration,awareness,and education.
Preference may be given to applicants who have:
- A bachelor's degree or higher
- Knowledge of APS statute,rules,regulations,codes,and policies governing the investigation of financial exploitation.
- At least two years of experience working with velnerable adults and/or conduction financial investigations or audits.
Why You Should Join Our Team
Join a great and compassionate team and be a part of helping vulnerable and aging adults. You will also receive great benefits. Click [here](https://dhrm.utah.gov/why-utah/benefits/) to see the variety of benefits including medical,dental,life and disability insurance,as well as a comprehensive leave program the State of Utah offers.
The Agency
The Division of Aging and Adult Services is part of the Department of Human Services. Adult Protective Services investigate cases of abuse,neglect,and exploitation of vulnerable adults. For more information on the Division of Aging and Adult services,please click [here](https://daas.utah.gov/about/).
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