Surveyor, Assisted Housing in the Division of Licensing & Certification

State of Maine • Portland, ME

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About The Position

As a surveyor, you will be responsible for conducting licensing surveys for assisted housing facilities to ensure that they are in compliance with applicable state licensing regulations. You will investigate complaints alleging non-compliance with State regulations and facility-generated incident reports. You will determine, based on observation, document review, and interviews, whether agencies/programs are in substantial compliance with licensing regulations. You will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and monitoring all licensing surveillance activities for your assigned service areas. You will work under limited supervision. This position does require some statewide travel and occasional overnight stays, and an occasional night or weekend survey. You will also: • Document survey and investigation findings in Statements of Deficiencies in a thorough and timely manner. • Review facility-generated Plans of Correction to ensure that these plans address all deficiencies cited. • Provide technical assistance to agencies/providers. • Participate in appropriate training at the request of the supervisor/manager.

Requirements

• Six (6) years of education and/or professional experience in social services casework, social services program development/delivery, or social services related fiscal/budget administration/analysis work.

Nice To Haves

• a license in Social Work as issued by the Maine Board of Social Worker Licensure.
• experience with assisted housing or behavioral health homes/ facilities or group homes; and/or
• knowledge of the Maine rules and regulations related to assisted housing, behavioral health, and substance abuse services.

Responsibilities

• Conducting licensing surveys for assisted housing facilities to ensure that they are in compliance with applicable state licensing regulations.
• Investigating complaints alleging non-compliance with State regulations and facility-generated incident reports.
• Determining, based on observation, document review, and interviews, whether agencies/programs are in substantial compliance with licensing regulations.
• Planning, coordinating, and monitoring all licensing surveillance activities for your assigned service areas.
• Documenting survey and investigation findings in Statements of Deficiencies in a thorough and timely manner.
• Reviewing facility-generated Plans of Correction to ensure that these plans address all deficiencies cited.
• Providing technical assistance to agencies/providers.
• Participating in appropriate training at the request of the supervisor/manager.

Benefits

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($12,845.82 - $15,112.76 annual value), depending on salary.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($395.72 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave.
• Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
• State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees