Compliance Officer II

Job description

Compliance Officer II - ( 260003ND ) Description: **THIS IS NOT AN INVESTIGATOR POSITION**: The Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC) is an independent agency of the Commonwealth which conducts investigations of abuse and neglect of adults with disabilities; oversees the investigations conducted by other agencies and oversees the remediation of cases of abuse. The DPPC is seeking an Intake Specialist within the Intake Unit. GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Answer the DPPC 24-hour abuse Hotline on assigned hours. Receive allegations of abuse and death reports using published protocols, determine if the allegation falls within the M.G.L. Ch.19C guidelines, assess the risk to the client, the nature of abuse, and identify potential emergency situations. Refer callers to appropriate agencies if the situation is not appropriate for Intake. Review Ch.19C investigation reports conducted by DPPC and EOHHS agencies to assure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and procedural criteria. Provide follow-up on all protective service plans. Routinely monitor ongoing services through direct contact with field offices/designated liaisons to ensure the safety of victims. P...