Inspector V - Health Facilities

Texas Health and Human Services; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a prominent state agency, where your role as an Inspector V will significantly impact the health and safety of Texans. This position involves conducting thorough inspections of long-term care facilities, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. With a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including 100% paid health insurance and generous time off, you will have the opportunity to travel extensively across the region. If you are a licensed social worker passionate about making a difference in the community, this role offers a fulfilling career path with ample opportunities for growth and advancement.

Benefits

100% paid employee health insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Generous time off benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed social worker by the Texas State Board.
• Ability to conduct assessments and document social service needs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site inspections and investigations in health facilities.
• Write detailed reports on compliance with regulations.
• Communicate findings with facility staff and assist in corrections.

Skills

Ability to interpret policies

Ability to work independently

Report writing skills

Professional judgment

Understanding regulatory concepts

Multi-tasking abilities

Education

Licensed Social Worker

Tools

Computer for report writing

Job description

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.

Functional Title: Inspector V - Health Facilities

Job Title: Soc Svcs Surveyor (Hlth Fac)

Agency: Health & Human Services Comm

Department: Rgn 10-Regulatory Services

Posting Number: 2075

Closing Date: 04/13/2025

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Community and Social Services

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-19

Salary Range: $6,155.62-$6,335.66

Shift: Day

Travel: Up to 80%

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full Time/Part Time: Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt

Job Location City: EL PASO

Job Location Address: 401 FRANKLIN AVE

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: $73,867.50

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.

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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

1. Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and regulations.
2. Ability to work independently.
3. Ability to use the computer for writing reports.
4. Ability to exercise professional judgment and reach sound decisions.
5. Ability to integrate complex regulatory concepts, procedures, or processes.
6. Ability to multi-task and track multiple activities with competing priorities.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

1. Must successfully obtain Surveyor Minimum Qualification within the first year of employment.
2. Licensed to practice as a social worker by the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners.

Initial Screening Criteria:

1. Experience in assessment and documentation of social service needs.
2. 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.

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.

Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans:

Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position.

ADA Accommodations:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS 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 1-888-894-4747.

Pre-Employment Checks and Work Eligibility:

Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.