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Reference #: 4375287 THE POSITION Do you possess knowledge of regulations regarding the legal operations of personal care and assisted living facilities? Do you feel strongly about ensuring the individuals who call these places home are receiving the required services these facilities are required to provide? The Department of Human Services, Bureau of Human Services Licensing, Northeast Region is seeking a Human Services Licensing Representative. This position is responsible for conducting inspections for the purpose of enforcing state laws and regulations governing the licensing of personal care homes and assisted living residences to ensure the health, safety and well-being of personal care home and assisted living residence clients. If this sounds like a good fit for you, apply today and make a difference while enjoying everything that a career with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania can offer you!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Human Services Licensing Representative, you conduct initial, annual, interim, provisional follow-up and monitoring inspections of personal care homes and assisted living residences, predominately in Northeast geographic area, with a high degree of independence and discretion, as assigned and in accordance with applicable statutes, regulations, policies and procedures, to determine compliance with state laws and regulations related to the licensing of personal care homes and assisted living residences.
You conduct complaint and incident inspections with a high degree of independence and discretion. These assignments are carried out in accordance with applicable statutes, regulations, and policies and procedures to investigate the factual circumstances related to the complaint or incident to determine compliance with applicable state laws and regulations. You also interview personal care home and assisted living residence clients, staff persons, family members, human service agency staff, medical professionals, law enforcement officials and others in the course of conducting licensing inspections to gather information relevant to the compliance of personal care homes and assisted living residences with state laws and regulations.
Also, you review technical medical, legal and programmatic documents generated by personal care homes, assisted living residences, human service agencies, medical facilities and professionals, law enforcement agencies and others to gather information relevant to the compliance of personal care homes and assisted living residences with state laws and regulations. In addition, you assist in the relocation of personal care home and assisted living residence clients from non-compliant homes to new living arrangements on emergency and planned bases. These duties include but are not limited to: identifying alternative living options; working with residents, families, and service agencies to determine resident needs and choices; handling and managing the on-site packaging of resident belongings; managing and tracking resident cash-on-hand, medications and records; arranging for transportation; and tracking resident placements.
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Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment, 37.5-hour work week Work hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch. This position is home-headquartered. Your office is based from your home unless you are in the field. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement. Travel and overtime as needed Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Please check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Require ents:
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. Other Requirements:
You must meet the . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the and click on Residency. Hiring preference for this vacancy will be given to candidates who live within Berks, Bradford, Cameron, Carbon, Clinton, Centre, Columbia, Lackawanna, Lehigh, Luzerne, Lycoming, Monroe, Montour, Northampton, Northumberland, Pike, Potter, Schuylkill, Snyder, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga, Union, Wayne and Wyoming counties. If no eligible candidates who live within these counties apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered. You must be able to perform essential job functions. How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at . Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.