Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024
(1) OTIS shall
provide sufficient and timely training and consultation to ensure that the
investigator is able to conduct a thorough and unbiased investigation and make
a determination about the alleged abuse.
(a)
Training shall include initial and continuing education to address initial
action on complaints, screening and conducting investigations.
(b) The training and quarterly meetings shall
address the cultural and social diversity of Oregon, and focus on the
vulnerable populations served and those who provide services, including
trauma-informed practices.
(2) Each CDDP shall provide or have an
agreement with another CDDP to provide a qualified abuse investigator
specialist in accordance to OAR chapter 411, division 320.
(a) The number of employees to be at least in
accordance to the current local CDDP contract with the Department.
(b) An employee providing case management
services may not serve as the lead investigator in an investigation of alleged
abuse of an adult under these rules.
(3) CDDP shall require the designated
employee:
(a) Meet the qualifications of an
abuse investigator specialist as stated in OAR chapter 411, division
320.
(b) Duties limited to
conducting and reporting abuse investigations and protective services
assessments for adults.
(c)
Participate in training and quarterly meetings.
(d) Demonstrate an understanding of
investigative core competencies. Core competencies in the areas of:
(A) Interviewing;
(B) Gathering relevant information through
records and site visits;
(C)
Weighing the evidence; and
(D)
Making abuse determinations.
(4) OTIS employees conducting investigations
under OAR chapter 419, division 100 are also required to:
(a) Meet the qualifications of an abuse
investigator specialist as stated in OAR chapter 411, division 320;
(b) Participate in the training and quarterly
meetings provided investigators; and
(c) Demonstrate an understanding of
investigative core competencies. Core competencies in the areas of:
(A) Interviewing;
(B) Gathering relevant information through
records and site visits;
(C)
Weighing the evidence; and
(D)
Making abuse determinations.
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS
409.050,
430.731 & 409.010
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS
430.735-430.765,
443.400-443.460, 443.705-443.825, 430.768, 430.731, 430.662 &
443.875
