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Northwest Senior and Disability Services is seeking an exceptional individual who exemplifies leadership has solid management skills and can think critically to manageteams of social services workers.
Recruitment # : Location : Salem OR
Salary range : Starting at $6809 per month with excellent benefits (see below).
Closes : January 28 2026
Benefits : Agency 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 Shield
General Description
Responsible for leading and directing a team of protective services and licensing staff performing investigations of abuse allegations prevention risk management facility licensing and monitoring for compliance.
Program Managers are responsible for their teams performance and accurate delivery of services within assigned program area according to local state and federal guidelines. Managers also must network and cultivate relationships with community partners.
Essential Functions
- Manage assigned protective services and licensing team
- Ensure that service delivery meets quality and compliance standards
- Collaborate with law enforcement and regulatory agencies
- Lead with respect and integrity
- Enhance and develop additional resources
- Reduce consumer and Agency risk
- Provide Excellent Customer Service in a professional manner
1. Manage assigned protective services and licensing team
Manage assigned staff to meet service objectivesEffectively manage staff performance including conducting individual supervision meetings and performance dialogues with staffDevelop implement and provide training and mentoring to new staffCoordinate daily staffing coverage and work direction as neededManage leave and time sheets within authorization limitsGather and analyze data / reports in order to effectively monitor and adjust workload / assigned tasks based on worker availability and workload demandsServe as a technical resource for employees and other managers with protective services and licensing questions and policy interpretation / implementationAssist with or coordinate responses for critical and crisis APS and Adult Foster Home (AFH) situations keep APS & Licensing Manager informed of actions and risks in such situationsInterpret and implement Agency and program policyCollaborate with APS & Licensing Manager in developing and implementing new policies practices and procedures to improve services and efficiencies to achieve mission.2. Ensure that service delivery meets quality and compliance standards
Ensure that employees are trained in current policies and procedures and that service delivery meets consumer needs within the Agency mission and valuesCollaborate with APS & Licensing Manager to determine best methods and practices for quality review and monitoring within the unitImplement and conduct monitoring and analyze and present findings of review recommending changes and resolutions as needed. This includes : reviewing AFH violations civil penalties files and narrations on visits to ensure ongoing compliance with state and federal rules and regulationsReview APS investigation reports for accuracy readability content and coaching opportunitiesMonitor and provide decision-making support for APS screeningTrack and analyze trends in protective and licensing services including development of tools and technology to improve efficiency and accuracy of recording and tracking of visits statistics and reporting.3. Collaborate with law enforcement and regulatory agencies
Interact with and assist employees in developing collaborative partnerships with local multi-disciplinary teams law enforcement agencies regulatory agencies District Attorneys and other key community partnersWork closely with employees law enforcement and regulatory agencies on substantiated abuse casesAssist employees in preparation for civil and criminal court proceedings including testimony as required.4. Lead with respect and integrity
Embrace and exhibit Agency mission and core values of integrity professionalism service and compassionProvide excellent customer service externally and internally through follow through meeting deadlines interacting with others in a transparent respectful and culturally appropriate manner and holding self and staff accountable for exhibiting the same behaviorsCollaborate with individuals teams and othersPromote two-way communication by engaging others listening providing feedback and expressing appreciationMaintain ethical standards.5. Enhance and develop additional resources :
Participate in abuse prevention outreach efforts that educate others of the signs of abuse exploitation and neglect and steps that can be taken to minimize risk and respond to actual situations.6. Reduce consumer and Agency risk
Demonstrate excellent decision making and problem solving especially when overseeing and guiding decisions on difficult and ambiguous situationsServe as a Mandatory Reporter of suspected abuse of vulnerable populations as required by policy and regulation and work with managers to train and address reporting concerns with Agency staffMaintain and share information according to privacy regulationsComply with ethical and professional standards.7. Provide excellent customer service in a professional manner
Apply the required knowledge and skillsExhibit good decision making and problem solvingMeet quality standards in accuracy and timelinessExhibit good work habitsFollow policy and procedureWork independently seeking and offering assistance when neededExhibit technology skills related to the work needing to be done (word processing spreadsheets database internet research mail IM phones copiers assessment programs like as CAPS Oregon ACCESS etc.)Exhibit a positive attitude towards consumers co-workers and othersRepresent agency interests and needs professionally when dealing with outside entities.Job-Specific Skills Required
Experience working with seniors and people with disabilities and the issues experienced by these populationsKnowledge of protective services and licensing requirements and best practicesDemonstrate exemplary management and leadership expertiseKnowledge of basic management practicesAbility to interact with others in difficult and potentially volatile situations.Excellent reading writing and proofreading skillsAbility to analyze and evaluate data identify trends concerns and develop recommendationsAbility to mentor and coach othersAbility to learn and identify ways to incorporate needs of other agency information needs for prosecution while maintaining integrity of Protective Services role and outcomesAbility to exhibit and communicate mission and core values and knowledge of the principles and practices of screening APS complaintsAbility to interpret apply and articulate regulatory rules and policiesAbility to remain calm in tense and potentially dangerous situations as well as train and coach staff in these skills.General Skills Required
Ability to collaborate with othersAbility to work with a wide variety of individuals and small groupsPresentation skillsSpeak read write and understanding EnglishUnderstand follow and provide verbal and written instructionsExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to remain calm under adverse situations.Secondary Outcomes
None.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervision of Adult and Protective Services Workers including Screening and Risk Intervention; Adult Foster Home Licensing Specialists and Support staff as assigned.
Experience and Skills :
Minimum Qualifications - Education and Experience
A qualified applicant will have a minimum of seven (7) years of equivalent combination of education and / or experience which demonstrates the minimum knowledge skills and abilities to do the essential functions of this following qualifications meeting the minimum requirements will be considered :
Bachelors degree in social sciences or related fieldPlus 3 years of experience and knowledge of Adult Protective Services and Licensing working in a similar capacity with vulnerable populations two years of which should be in a lead or supervisory role.Ability to secure and maintain a drivers license valid in the state of Oregon or an acceptable alternative means of transportation.Successful completion of a background check.Work Environment / Physical Demands
This job is performed in the office and in the field.
Office work will be conducted using general office equipment and includes substantial sitting. Office is performed primarily in a cubicle environment with noise and interruptions. Field work requires travel to consumers in a variety of settings homes facilities etc. of varying level of cleanliness and repair. Field work requires driving an Agency car or employee car and taking a laptop computer.
This essential outcomes require regular sitting talking hearing computer use; frequently required to use repetitive hand motion handle or feel and to stand walk reach bend or lift up to 25 pounds. The incumbent must understand follow and provide verbal and written instructions in English.
As a manager requires additional or irregular hours on occasion and responding to emergency situations. Contact with the public in home or office environments may risk exposure to irrational / hostile behavior contagious diseases or contact with domestic animals.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Classification : APS and Adult Foster Home Licensing Program Manager
Position Number : 365
Salary Range : M28
FLSA Status : Exempt
Unit : APS and Licensing
Location : Varies
Reports to : Risk and Safety Manager
Union Status : Non-Represented
Last revision : January 2026
This 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.
Required Experience :
Manager
Key Skills
Project Management Methodology,Project / Program Management,Program Management,Management Experience,Microsoft Powerpoint,Project Management,Microsoft Project,Budgeting,DoD Experience,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience,Contracts
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1