DSHS HCLA Social Service Specialist 5

State of Washington • Tumwater, WA, US • published 2026-09-20 04:55:23.772034

Description

**Description** --------------- **DSHS HCLA \- Social Service Specialist 5 (APS Supervisor)** DSHS's Adult Protective Services (APS), investigates and provides protective services following reports of abuse, neglect, self\-neglect, abandonment, and financial exploitation involving vulnerable adults across Washington state. We are currently hiring for an APS Supervisor to supervise a team of APS investigators in Tumwater. As an APS Supervisor, you will independently oversee a unit of Social Service Specialists, ensuring they develop a strong foundation in investigative work. You will train new investigators through every step of the investigative process, providing clear and consistent consultation on case handling. Additionally, you will assign, prioritize, audit, and review work assignments on an ongoing basis to ensure compliance with policies and best practices, maximizing the quality of service provided to clients. The quality of the team's investigations directly affects the safety of the people APS serves. A delayed or incomplete investigation can leave a vulnerable adult at continued risk, while a thorough one can stop harm and connect that person to needed services. The sup...

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