Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional Surveyor 1 (HEALTH FACILITIES SURVEYOR I)

State of Illinois•Westchester, IL

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated, detailed orientated individual to serve as Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional Surveyor 1 within the Division of Field Operations. This individual will conduct surveys of facilities, including state licensure, federal certification and complaint surveys. The Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional Surveyor 1 will provide expertise on issues involving developmental disabilities and is responsible for preparing written survey documentation, testifying in court and performing monitoring functions. Under general supervision, surveys facilities to determine compliance with state licensure requirements, federal certification mandates, and Department directives, program policies and procedures. Travels to conduct routine health and safety surveys to determine the compliance with state and federal requirements. Interviews facility residents, staff, administrators, health care providers and other individuals. Provides technical support on issues related to compliance with regulations associated with psychiatric disorders and related areas.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree in a human services professional field such as sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling or psychology, supplemented by one (1) year of experience working directly with persons with intellectual or other developmental disabilities and an additional two (2) years of professional experience in which the problems and needs of individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or those with related conditions are addressed; or a master’s degree in a human services professional field and one (1) year of experience working directly with persons with intellectual or other developmental disabilities.
Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties.
Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
Requires ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related polices and guidance.
Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends.
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year experience as a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional.
One (1) year experience conducting the survey process effectively and efficiently, including the evaluation of the environment, records and care and service delivered by the long-term care provider, identifying areas of non-compliance, problems and discrepancies, and determining possible resolution or action.
One (1) year experience gathering, collating and classifying information about data, people or things and to interpret an extensive variety of technical materials in books, journals and manuals.
One (1) year experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with professional personnel, supervisors, peers, the general public and consumers.
One (1) year experience preparing complex written and oral reports.
One (1) year work experience in Microsoft Word, processing and spreadsheet applications (i.e., Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Smartsheet).
Ability to exercise judgment, discretion and maintain confidentiality during the conduct of the survey process.

Responsibilities

Under general supervision, surveys facilities to determine compliance with state licensure requirements, federal certification mandates, and Department directives, program policies and procedures.
Investigates complaints involving health facilities for persons with developmental disabilities.
As a member of the health facility survey team, explains and outlines deficiencies.
Completes necessary surveyor training.
Participates in staff meetings and assist with orientation of newly employed health facilities surveillance nurses and other Department staff as directed.
Under the direction of Regional Manager, assists in moving residents to other facilities in decertification or emergency situations.
Performs other duties as required or assigned within the scope of the responsibilities enumerated above.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid work schedules are available in many program areas (when available and dependent upon position)
Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
10-25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
12 paid sick days annually which carryover year to year
3 paid personal business days per calendar year (pro-rated dependent on start date)
13-14 paid holidays per year
12 weeks of paid parental leave
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources