Senior Unregulated Child Care Investigator

Texas A&M International; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) seeks an Investigator IV to conduct complex investigations of unregulated child care facilities in the South Region. The role includes risk assessment, interviews, and documenting findings with limited supervision, while focusing on education and enforcement actions as needed.

The position offers telework eligibility, regular travel up to 75%, and a mix of field and occasional in-office work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience evaluating risk to children preferred.
• Experience in leading or coordinating community engagement activities preferred.
• Willingness to travel as part of role.

Responsibilities

• Initiate investigations of unregulated operations based on risk.
• Conduct facility walk-throughs and interviews to determine regulatory status.
• Assess exemptions and provide written determinations.
• Lead community engagement to educate about child care regulation.
• Coordinate enforcement actions and support legal documentation.
• Travel as required; work in mobile units and occasional office work.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Risk assessment

De-escalation

Interpersonal skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in related field

Job description

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) seeks an Investigator IV to conduct complex investigations of unregulated child care facilities in the South Region. The role includes risk assessment, interviews, and documenting findings with limited supervision, while focusing on education and enforcement actions as needed.

The position offers telework eligibility, regular travel up to 75%, and a mix of field and occasional in-office work.