LTCR Nursing Facilities Social Services Surveyor

WVSPS; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybride; USD 65 000 - 83 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Pension plan

Generous time off

Career advancement opportunities

Résumé du poste

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) seeks a Nursing Facilities Social Services Surveyor to inspect long-term care facilities across Texas, ensuring compliance with state and federal rules. The role emphasizes on-site visits, report writing, and regulatory determinations, with a strong travel component.

The position involves evaluating resident needs, coordinating with facility staff, and potentially testifying as needed. 80% travel is required; telework not available.

Qualifications

• Experience in assessment and documentation of social service needs.

Responsabilités

• Conduct on-site licensure inspections and investigations in long-term care facilities.
• Prepare and file inspection reports detailing deficiencies.
• Communicate findings clearly to facility staff and stakeholders.
• Conduct exit conferences with facility staff on findings.
• Visit facilities to verify correction of cited violations.
• Testify at hearings or in court when required.
• Be available for on-call duties during emergencies or weather events.
• Interpret policies, procedures, and regulations accurately.
• Use computer systems to write and manage reports.

Connaissances

Assessment skills

Documentation

Social services

Regulatory knowledge

Description du poste

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.

• 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: LTCR Nursing Facilities Social Services Surveyor

Department: Rgn 08-Regulatory Services

Shift: Day

Telework: Not Eligible for Telework

Travel: Up to 80%

Regular/Temporary: Full Time/Part Time: Full time

Nursing Facilities Social Services Surveyor – Starting Market Rate Salary $73,867.50

As part of a collaborative team of public servants, a surveyor 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. excellent state benefits, including health insurance and retirement; and the opportunity to regularly travel to different facilities within a region and across the state – Please see the Additional Information section below for more detail on travel. 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 narrative to support regulatory determinations. 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.

• Under the direction of a program manager, a surveyor 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. Completes inspection or survey reports detailing deficiencies.
• 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.
• Visits long-term care facilities to verify correction of previously cited regulatory violations.
• Visits long-term care facilities to verify correction of previously cited regulatory violations.
• Occasionally might need to testify at hearings or in court proceedings to provide information regarding policy/procedures, history, findings, or activities.
• In the event of emergency licensure action, be available to assist with non-skilled care and oversight to residents in a facility. Be available for on-call duties for emergencies such as weather events or high-priority situations in facilities or at providers.
• Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Ability to use the computer for writing reports.
• Ability to integrate complex regulatory concepts, procedures, or processes.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

• Experience in assessment and documentation of social service needs.

The job requires 80% travel, including statewide travel, overnight, and weekend travel. On-call duties for emergencies or high-priority situations in facilities or at providers may be required. All applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check and the SEMARC (Search Engine for Background Checks) check. Additional checks as applicable may include the NAR (Nurse Aide Registry) and LNFA (Licensed Nursing Facility Administrator) check.

If you are offered and accept the position, you will not be permitted to continue employment at any HHSC regulated facilities or providers. 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.

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. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor’s Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions.

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.

Telework Disclaimer:

This position may be eligible for telework. Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs.

If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747.