DSHS HCLA Long Term Care Surveyor at State of Washington

DescriptionDSHS HCLA Long Term Care SurveyorWe are seeking self-motivated people to join our team at the Home and Community Living Administration (HCLA) Residential Care Services (RCS). As a Supported Living Complaint Investigator (Long Term Care Surveyor) you will be investigating allegations of abuse neglect abandonment and/or misappropriation of client property. You are responsible for planning investigations interviewing individuals and gathering evidence to determine if the Supported Living Providers are following regulations.This opportunity is located in Tumwater WA but work will include day trip travel to supported living residences throughout Region 3.Some of what you will be doing:Plan provider practice investigations in supported living program households in accordance with applicable procedures and state and/or federal regulations.Manage workload to include preparation and planning completion of investigations tracking assigned complaints and meeting timelines.Observe client services and care.Interview victims clients staff family members and other community representatives to obtain information and determine compliance.Communicate investigation results verbally and in writing to providers the public Residential Care Services management and at administrative hearings.Recognize and analyze deficient practice.Complete accurate and timely written investigation reports.Conduct follow-up visits to determine if issues identified in previous inspections have been fixed.Who should apply:Masters degree in social work speech pathology occupational or physical therapy psychology special education nutrition sociology or a related field plus two years of professional experience in planning administering licensing monitoring or delivering social or health or behavioral health service programs.OrBachelors degree in one of the above fields plus four years of professional experience in planning administering licensing monitoring or delivering social or health or behavioral health service programs.OrEight years of professional/practical experience working with people delivering social and health services and/or experiencing developmental disabilities physical disabilities and/or mental health challenges.Preferred knowledge skills and abilities:Knowledge of investigative processes and ability to conduct thorough investigations.Experience working with/communicating with clients with developmental disabilities.Knowledge of federal and state regulations pertaining to the Supported Living Program.Comfort with learning new data entry systems and using electronics to enter data and write required reports.Ability to communicate effectively with management peers clients and the public.Ability to problem solve and utilize critical thinking skills.A current/valid Washington State Drivers License is required.You will need to be able to wear a respirator (you will be fit-tested prior to completing the hiring process) and effectively wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).You will need to be able to pass a background check prior to hire.Questions Please contact and reference #08594.The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging common purpose shared values and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agencys vision that you bring a fairness access and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians including Black Indigenous and People of Color people with physical behavioral health and intellectual disabilities elders LGBTQIA individuals immigrants and refugees and families building financial security.Supplemental InformationPrior to a new hire a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid drivers license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment its programs or services on the basis of age sex sexual orientation gender gender identity/expression marital status race creed color national origin religion or beliefs political affiliation military status honorably discharged veteran Vietnam Era recently separated or other protected veteran status the presence of any sensory mental physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at . 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