As part of a collaborative team of public servants, a Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) surveyor protects residents’ health and safety by conducting on-site inspections and investigations, including investigations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation, in Texas intermediate care facilities 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 and across the state. In this front-line field position, a QIDP 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. See below for details on additional professional qualifications.
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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 annuity as well as 401(k) and 457 Programs under the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
Essential Job Functions
Under the direction of a program manager, a QIDP surveyor conducts on-site licensure inspections, complaint and incident investigations, and annual comprehensive surveys to include the investigation of abuse, neglect, or exploitation 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, or resolve issues or complaints regarding services provided in intermediate care facilities, which serve individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and must receive services that meet their 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 Abilities
Must successfully complete state and federal training and become qualified to conduct surveys independently in the intermediate care facility program within the first year of hire.
Registration Or Licensure Requirements
Must successfully complete state and federal training and become qualified to conduct surveys independently in the intermediate care facility program within the first year of hire.
Initial Selection Criteria
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a human service field, including but not limited to sociology, special education, social work, psychology, rehabilitation, counseling, humanities, allied health, behavioral science, early childhood intervention, and medical administration.
Direct experience with and knowledge of individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Prefer one year of Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (casework) experience in an intermediate care facility or social work experience in a long-term care setting working with persons with intellectual disabilities.
Experience assessing and implementing active treatment, and health care services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is preferred.
Preferred experience explaining and interpreting or overseeing compliance with state and federal licensure regulations and standards.
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, weekend and statewide 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 1-888-894-4747. 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 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 http://www.hr.sao.state.tx.us/Compensation/JobDescriptions.aspx.
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 1-888-894-4747. 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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