Foster Care Licensing Specialist (Client Care Surveyor)
About The Position
The Oregon Department of Human Services is seeking a passionate Foster Care Licensing Specialist to protect the safety and health of individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) in Oregon. This role involves inspecting, evaluating, and monitoring the quality and adequacy of care and services provided in adult and child foster homes. The position requires comprehensive knowledge of administrative rules governing these settings and the ability to collect, analyze, and assess information to determine program compliance with federal and state regulations. The Foster Care Licensing Specialist will ensure individuals receiving services are safe, healthy, and that programs deliver service outcomes consistent with individualized service plans. This role offers variety in daily duties, travel opportunities, and the chance to improve processes and team dynamics within a growing team.
Requirements
- A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record is required.
- Three years of experience in areas related to nursing, social work, counseling, occupational therapy, speech therapy, physical therapy, developmental disabilities, dietetics/nutrition, or sanitation.
- A Bachelor's degree in a health or human services field OR a license as a Registered Nurse.
- Experience reading, interpreting, and applying Federal and State laws, rules, regulations, policies, and/or procedures.
- Experience communicating clearly and cross culturally in writing, directly, or virtually including demonstrated technical writing skills and experience adjusting/adapting your communication style based on the audience’s communication style/needs and the information being shared.
- Experience working with regulatory compliance including having the responsibility for licensing compliance and/or conducting investigations.
- Experience working independently and as a member of a team.
- Experience using critical thinking skills to perform job duties.
- Experience using organizational and time management skills to manage your workload and coordinate with others.
- Ability to report to the Salem office is required whenever business or operational needs depend on onsite activities.
Nice To Haves
- LPN certification and/or experience will not meet the minimum qualifications.
Responsibilities
- Inspect, evaluate, and monitor the quality and adequacy of care and services provided in adult and child foster homes.
- Conduct on-site reviews of programs to monitor and ensure compliance.
- Conduct inspections resulting from complaints received from local offices, consumers, families, or citizens to ensure the health and safety of individuals with developmental disabilities and continuing compliance.
- Write reports and keeping records in databases such as ASPEN.
- Determine when plans of improvement need to be developed and submitted by the service provider.
- Work with a team, either as a team member or a team leader.
- Work collaboratively within a team and independently.
- Act as a mandatory reporter of abuse and neglect of children, seniors, and other adults with disabilities.
Benefits
- ODHS Employee Resource Group communities that promote shared learning.
- Cost of Living Adjustments.
- Annual salary increases (until you reach the top of the listed salary range).
- Amazing benefits package.
- Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
- Veterans’ and Oregon National Guard preference.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
