Human Services Licensing Representative
About The Position
Step into a rewarding career with the Department of Human Services as a Human Services Licensing Representative! In this role, you will help protect the well-being of residents in personal care homes and assisted living residences. Each day brings new challenges and opportunities to support providers and strengthen safety across the state. You can make a difference by ensuring some of Pennsylvania's most vulnerable citizens are receiving the quality of care that they deserve! This position focuses on ensuring that personal care homes and assisted living residences follow state laws and protect the well-being of residents. The role involves fieldwork, collaboration, and careful review of important information.
Requirements
- Two years of professional experience gathering and analyzing information in a social service or law enforcement program, and a bachelor’s degree; or An equivalent combination of experience and training.
- Must meet the PA residency requirement.
- Candidate must reside in or be willing to relocate to the Central Region which includes Somerset, Cambria, Blair, Bedford, Huntingdon, Fulton, Franklin, Mifflin, Juniata, Perry, Cumberland, Adams, Dauphin, York, Lebanon, and Lancaster counties.
- Must be able to perform essential job functions.
Responsibilities
- Conduct initial, annual, interim, and provisional follow-up inspections to check compliance with state laws and regulations
- Gather facts when complaints are received to determine whether facilities meet required standards
- Speak with residents, staff, families, and professionals to collect information about facility practices
- Examine medical, legal, and program documents to assess compliance with regulations
- Offer guidance to facility staff on how to meet licensing requirements
- Help coordinate resident moves from noncompliant homes to safe living arrangements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
