Investigator IV

We are seeking a highly skilled Investigator IV to join our team at the Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services. As a Facility Investigator, you will perform moderately complex investigative work at the State Supported Living Center (SSLC). Your primary responsibility will be to conduct field investigations of Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation (ANE) and injuries involving residents of the facility.

• Conduct comprehensive preliminary investigations to identify protection from harm and ensure reporting guidelines are followed.
• Follow-up on outstanding external cases, such as those through Health and Human Services Commission Provider Investigations (HHSCPI) and the Office of Inspector General (OIG), to ensure documentation guideline dates are adhered to.
• Work in concert with Campus Administrators to ensure incidents that occur on non-business hours continue to move through the investigative process to remain in compliance with ICF and Settlement Agreement requirements.
• Verify information, collect and properly maintain evidence, data and documents for use in investigations.
• Review evidence and data gathered for sufficiency and to draw conclusions.
• Evaluate and summarize investigative findings and write reports.
• Review reports prepared by others for compliance with adherence to standard protocols and rules.
• Prepare cases for presentation and present testimony and evidence at administrative hearings, such as disciplinary hearings, or in court proceedings.

• Knowledge of state and federal laws and Intermediate Care Facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities (ICF-IID) rules, regulations, policy and procedures related to State Supported Living Center.
• Knowledgeable of existing laws and legislative actions that relate to protection from harm and residential rights.
• Knowledge of investigative principles, techniques and procedures.
• Ability to convey thoughts, actions, and reasons, to explain events leading up to the incidents.
• Ability to effectively communicate and interview witnesses with varying emotional, educational, cultural, and social classes.
• Ability to effectively manage and control emotions.
• Ability to conduct investigations; interpret and apply laws and regulations; work collaboratively with other investigators or investigative entities; conduct interviews and gather facts; evaluate findings and to prepare concise executive-level investigative reports.

This position requires flexibility in work schedule to ensure facility maintains coverage at all hours. Required to be "on call", on a rotating basis, for emergency investigation work.

The Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services offers a comprehensive benefits package, including excellent health benefits, a lifetime monthly retirement annuity, and other benefits.

If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for investigative work, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.