Soc Svcs Surveyor - Austin, United States - Texas Health & Human Services Commission

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Soc Svcs Surveyor (Hlth Fac)

If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you

Social Services Surveyor - Starting Market Rate Salary $70,349.96

As part of a collaborative team of public servants, an Inspector V protects residents' health and safety by conducting on-site inspections and investigations in Texas long-term care facilities (nursing homes, assisted living facilities, day activities and health services) to assess their compliance with state and federal laws and rules.

This position offers a competitive starting salary; excellent state benefits, including health insurance and retirement; and the opportunity to regularly travel to different facilities within a region.

In this front-line field position, a surveyor is mobile and flexible and performs minimal work at an office, though the role does require writing reports detailing any deficiencies/violations against a facility, remedies to correct those deficiencies, and a narrative to support regulatory determinations.

Must be professionally qualified as a social worker - see below for details.

To watch a brief video showing the vital work long-term care surveyors do every day, please click here: Link Title

The state of Texas offers many benefits to employees.

HHSC is a qualifying organization for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, which forgives the remaining balance on college student Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments.

We also offer excellent health benefits, a lifetime monthly retirement annuityas well as 401(k) and 457 Programs? under the Employees Retirement System of Texas.

Essential Job Functions:

Under the direction of a program manager, an Inspector V conducts on-site licensure inspections, complaint and incident investigations, and annual comprehensive surveys in facilities to determine compliance with federal and state health and safety regulations.

Communicates clearly and accurately with others (internally and externally) to provide, exchange, or verify information, answer inquiries, address issues, or resolve issues or complaints regarding social services provided in Texas long-term care facilities, including to ensure such services meet any resident's specialized needs.

Conducts exit conferences with facility staff regarding findings and can assist in developing a plan to correct deficiencies.

Completes inspection or survey reports detailing deficiencies, recommended remedies, and narratives to support regulatory findings.

Visits long-term care facilities to verify correction of previously cited regulatory violations.

Performs quality assurance reviews of documents prepared by others; for example, publications, assessments, and reports.

Occasionally might need to testify at hearings or in court proceedings to provide information regarding policy/procedures, history, findings, or activities.

Complete referrals for conduct, as appropriate


Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and regulations.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to use the computer for writing reports.

Ability to exercise professional judgment and reach sound decisions.

Ability to integrate complex regulatory concepts, procedures, or processes. ?

Ability to multi-task and track multiple activities with competing priorities


Registration or Licensure Requirements:
Must successfully obtain Surveyor Minimum Qualification within the first year of employment.

Licensed to practice as a social worker by the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners


Initial Selection Criteria:
Experience in assessment and documentation of social service needs.

Experience working as a social worker in an acute or long-term health care setting preferred


Additional Information:
Flexibility in work hours is required for this position. The job requires 80% travel, with most travel during the day.

However, some overnight and weekend travel is required, as well as occasional on-call duties for emergencies or high-priority situations in facilities.

Must have reliable transportation.

Note:
This position is able to work a compressed workweek with options Monday-Thursday, Tuesday-Friday, and Friday-Monday, 10-hour days.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability.

If you need assistance completing the online application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at If you are contacted for an interview and need an accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.

All applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check.

If you are an active or former licensed nursing facility administrator, certified nurse aide, or medication aide, hiring will be pending until professional licensing and Employee Misconduct Registry checks are completed.

HHS agencies use E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. I-9 Form - Click here to download the I-9 form.


MOS Code:

Note:

Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but are not limited to: 68R, 35M, 06, 6033, 2A7X2, AM, 35M.

All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information see the Texas State Auditor's Military Crosswalk at

HHS agencies use E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.

I-9 Form - Click here to download the I-9 form.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability.

If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.

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