License and Permit Spec III
About The Position
Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage. Licensing & Permit Specialist III: Under the direct supervision of the Screening and Analysis Unit Manager - Collects, reviews, analyzes, and makes determinations regarding the licensing of long-term care facilities and agencies. Analyzes facility/agency history and performs background checks on controlling parties. Determines whether the controlling party meets the criteria for licensing with the department based on the applicant/controlling party history in one or more facilities. The LTCR area prohibits outside employment with any entity that HHSC regulates and or contracts with.
Requirements
- Experience developing/interpreting policies, rules, standards, or regulations required.
- Experience in providing detailed written information to individuals or entities and experience in working in or with teams.
- Experience in providing training and technical assistance to individuals.
- Computer literate.
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access.
Nice To Haves
- Current Regulatory experience, knowledge of nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, adult day care, intermediate care facilities and home and community support services licensure rules and regulations preferred.
- Familiarity with Salesforce, ASPEN and other databases as identified.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work.
Responsibilities
- Collects, reviews, analyzes, and makes determinations regarding the licensing of long-term care facilities and agencies.
- Analyzes facility/agency history and performs background checks on controlling parties.
- Determines whether the controlling party meets the criteria for licensing with the department based on the applicant/controlling party history in one or more facilities.
- Researches and analyzes legal documents. (5%)
- Makes queries into an automated system to retrieve information. (40%)
- Reviews survey reports for compliance with minimum requirements and applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and interpretations. (25%)
- Prepares documentation to support enforcement actions using federal and state regulations and statutes for assessing facility compliance. (20%)
- Communicates on a complex level with others (internally or externally) to provide, exchange, or verify information, answer inquiries, address issues, or resolve problems or complaints. (5%)
- Testifies at hearings or in court proceedings to provide information regarding policy/procedures, history, findings, or activities. (5%)
- Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees
- A defined benefit pension plan
- Generous time off benefits
- Numerous opportunities for career advancement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
