Facility Compliance Consultant I - SW

Health & Human Services; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Partial telework after training

State employee benefits

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in Raleigh seeks a Facility Compliance Consultant I to receive, triage, and document complaints in a centralized tracking system. You will interact with the public and health care providers by telephone to gather information and determine potential compliance concerns, applying state and federal laws as needed.

You will work from the Raleigh office with partial telework after training, handling intake decisions independently or

Qualifications

• Experience applying assessment, care planning, and care delivery principles to complaint info.
• Experience interpreting state/federal regulations and standards in health care settings.
• Proven ability to communicate clearly with the public and health care providers in high-volume environments.

Responsibilities

• Receive, triage, document complaints and incidents in the tracking system.
• Communicate with public and providers by phone to gather information.
• Evaluate issues to determine compliance concerns and risks to recipients.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Regulatory interpretation

Complaint intake

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in health/human services/related field

Tools

Complaints Tracking System

Job description

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division Health Service Regulation Job Classification Title Facility Compliance Consultant I (NS) Position Number 60054000 Grade NC15

About Us The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well‑being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work The Facility Compliance Consultant is responsible for receiving, triaging, and entering complaints and incidents into a computerized Complaints Tracking System while communicating with the public and health care providers in a telephone call center environment. This role evaluates potential compliance issues and the seriousness of reported concerns to help ensure the safety and well‑being of individuals receiving health care services. It applies numerous state and federal laws, regulations, standards, and procedures when making intake determinations, working independently, collaboratively with peers, or in consultation with a supervisor. The position requires clear verbal and written communication, along with sound judgment in documenting and evaluating complaint information.

This role is based in the Raleigh office with the option for partial telework following training and performance evaluation.

Key Duties Include:

• Receive, triage, and document complaints and incidents in the computerized Complaints Tracking System.
• Communicate with the public and health care providers in a telephone call center environment to gather and clarify complaint information.
• Evaluate reported issues to determine compliance concerns and assess the seriousness of potential risks to recipients of health care services.
• Apply state and federal laws, regulations, standards, and procedures when making intake determinations.
• Collaborate with a supervisor, peers, or work independently to resolve concerns and make informed intake decisions.
• Document complaint details clearly and concisely to support accurate case handling and follow‑up.
• Use clinical assessment principles to support evaluation of concerns related to care planning and delivery of health care services.
• Identify matters requiring escalation and ensure appropriate routing based on regulatory requirements and internal procedures.
• Maintain effective communication with internal team members to support consistent complaint intake and follow‑up processes.
• Manage work efficiently in a call center environment while maintaining professionalism and a customer‑focused approach.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities / Management Preferences

Salary Grade Range: $55,221.00 - $96,639.00 Recruitment Range: $55,221.00 - $75,930.00 Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Demonstrated clinical experience applying assessment, care‑planning, and care‑delivery principles when evaluating complaint information and determining the seriousness of reported health care concerns.
• Documented experience interpreting and applying state and federal regulations, standards, and procedures to identify compliance issues within health care provider settings.
• Proven success communicating clearly and professionally with the public and health care providers in a call‑center or high‑volume inquiry environment, including documenting complaint details concisely.
• Track record of independently reviewing, triaging, and entering complaint and incident data into computerized tracking systems with accuracy and consistency.
• Established experience functioning both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team when making intake decisions, reviewing complex complaint information, and determining appropriate follow‑up.

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date This Position Is Funded In Part Through Federal Funds

Physical Requirements:

• sit for sustained periods of time
• Talking Hearing
• Repetitive motions and fingering (typing).

About the Division of Health Service Regulation (DHSR):

The Division of Health Service Regulation oversees medical, mental health and adult care facilities, emergency medical services, and local jails. We check to see that people receiving care in these facilities are safe and receive appropriate care. We make certain that medical buildings are built only when there is a need for them.

About the Complaint Intake and Health Care Personnel Investigations Section (CIHCPIS):

The Complaint Intake and Health Care Personnel Investigations Section is composed of Complaint Intake, Health Care Personnel Investigation, and NC Health Care Personnel Registry. Complaint Intake receives complaints regarding the care and services provided to patients/residents/consumers by health care facilities/agencies/homes licensed by the Division of Health Service Regulation. Health Care Personnel Investigations operates under state and federal laws investigating abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, diversion of drugs and fraud against unlicensed health care workers and lists allegations and substantiated findings on the Nurse Aide and/or Health Care Personnel Registries. Information from the registries is used by health care providers in their hiring process (see Verification Requirements). The N.C. Health Care Personnel Registry is a comprehensive listing of unlicensed health care personnel who are under investigation for an allegation (pending allegation investigation) or have a substantiated allegation finding as defined in G.S. 131E-256(a). Information on the HCPR is available to health care employers about potential employees that have administrative actions listed including the nature of a finding or allegation and the status of an investigation (also see Verify Registry Listings).

Compensation and Benefits:

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit the website forState Benefits.

Supplemental Contact Information:

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employerthat embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federallaws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/.

Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second‑chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice‑involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. Generalist: Bachelor's degree in a health, human service, or educational related field from an appropriately accredited institution and three years' experience in surveying, clinical and/or administration of a program in a related health field OR An equivalent combination of education and experience. Social Work: Master's degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution and one year experience in surveying, clinical and/or administration of a program in a related health field OR Bachelor's degree, in social work from an appropriately accredited institution and three years' experience in surveying, clinical and/or administration of a program in a related health field OR An equivalent combination of education and experience. Dietetics: Bachelor's degree in nutrition or food service management from an appropriately accredited institution and three years' experience in surveying, clinical and/or administration of a program in a related health field, eligible for registration from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics OR An equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

State Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions Valuing Education and Experience

The State of North Carolina values the knowledge and experience of our jobseekers and current state employees. Approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow experience to be substituted for education or do not require a post‑secondary degree. Learn more about how you may qualify for a position through education or directly related experience, or a combination of both, with the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide. All job postings close at 11:59pm the night before the End Date on the posting. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. If you are already a state employee, please search for jobs by clicking here.