Description

DSHS ALTSA Assisted Living Facility Licensor - Long Term Care Surveyor

The Aging and Long-Term Support Administration, Residential Care Services is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Assisted Living Facility Licensor. In this role, you will conduct state licensure inspections for assisted living facilities. This is an opportunity to facilitate appropriate care and support stability for vulnerable populations. Come join our mission to Transform Lives!

Some of what you'll do:

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  Conduct full state licensure and revisit inspections along with complaint investigations as needed in assisted living facilities
• Observe resident services and care, within the physical environment in which the services are provided
• Conduct interviews with residents, family members, and other community representatives to obtain information regarding satisfaction with the care and services provided
• Obtain information regarding residents’ care and services from observations, professional records, facility staff, and other sources
• Serve as the team coordinator for designated inspections which includes planning the inspection, coordinating team assignments, problem-solving, chairing team meetings, and communicating findings to the facility
• Travel throughout the region which will include some overnight stays.

What we're looking for:

• Knowledge of principles and practices in long term care services, social skills, time management skills, investigative and interviewing techniques, and report writing
• Ability to evaluate long term care services, interpret rules, and maintain effective working relationships
• Effective communication with management, peers, clients, and the public as required to carry out the assigned duties of this job
• Ability to maintain an objective, professional, and respectful demeanor in spite of difficult persons and events.

Who should apply?

• Professionals with a master's degree in social work, speech pathology, occupational or physical therapy, psychology, special education, nutrition, sociology, or a related field AND two years of professional experience in planning, administering, licensing, monitoring, or delivering social or health or behavioral health service programs

OR

• Professionals with a bachelor's degree in one of the above fields AND four years of professional experience in planning, administering, licensing, monitoring, or delivering social or health or behavioral health service programs

To Apply—

• Completed Application
• Resume
• Cover Letter

Our Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) mission to Transform Lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s mission that you bring an equity, anti-racism and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, 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.
Questions about 04309? Contact Joshua.Shawhan@dshs.wa.gov.
NOTE:
Employees of the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Any offer of employment is contingent upon verification of your vaccine status. Please note medical or religious accommodation may be available once an offer of employment is made.

Supplemental Information

Prior 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 applicant’s 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 driver's 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 (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.

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