Investigator VII

4 weeks ago


Houston, United States Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services Full time
Job Description:
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

Investigator VII (Long-term Care Regulation)

Investigator VII – Starting Market Rate Salary $79,.80

As part of a collaborative team of public servants, an investigator protects residents’ health and safety by conducting on-site inspections and investigations in Texas long-term care facilities (nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and day activities and health services sites) 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, an investigator 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 additional details on professional qualifications.

To watch a brief video showing the vital work long-term care surveyors do every day, please click here:

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 qualifying monthly payments. We also offer excellent health benefits, a lifetime monthly retirement annuityas well as (k) and Programs under the Employees Retirement System of Texas
Essential Job Functions:
Under the direction of a program manager, an investigator VII 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 in Texas long-term care facilities.

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 narrative 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, reports.

Develops and implements training for field investigators. Participates as a member of other teams within HHSC Long-term Care Regulation, including enforcement and quality assurance.

Occasionally might need to testify at hearings or in court proceedings to provide information regarding policy/procedures, history, findings, or activities. Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Knowledge of acceptable professional standards of resident care.
Knowledge, ability, and skill in conducting high-level investigations.

Skilled in conducting investigations to verify regulatory compliance.

Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, and regulations.
Ability to work independently and make appropriate decisions and regulation-based recommendations.
Ability to operate personal computer-based programs and complete data entry and technically correct, error-free reports.
Ability to multi-task and track multiple activities with competing priorities.
Ability to complete a high-volume, deadline-driven workload.
Ability to exercise professional judgment and reach sound decisions.
Ability to use the computer for writing reports.
Ability to integrate complex regulatory concepts, procedures, and processes.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to effectively present information to executive-level management.

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