Health Facilities Surveyor

Job Description
Are you an experienced communications professional seeking a career that combines professional achievement with a sense of purpose? The Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL) is seeking a highly motivated, flexible, and enthusiastic professional to join our regulatory department and serve as a Health Facilities Surveyor for Adult Services within our Health & Safety Division If you are passionate about making a positive impact, eager to contribute to a safer and healthier Iowa, and value work-life balance, this opportunity is for you

Who We Are
At DIAL, our mission is to Achieve Compliance Through Education, Regulation, and Due Process for a Safe and Healthy Iowa. We strive to be an effective, efficient, and approachable regulatory agency. DIAL is comprised of eight core operational divisions, including Administrative Hearings, Health & Safety, Licensing, and more. We're not just a regulatory agency, we're a team dedicated to protecting the health, safety, and overall well-being of Iowans.

DIAL is a multifaceted regulatory agency charged with protecting the health, safety, and well-being of Iowans. DIAL's Health & Safety Division is responsible for inspecting and licensing health care providers and suppliers to ensure the health and safety of vulnerable Iowans.

The Adult Services Surveyor position is responsible for recertification visits/surveys, revisit surveys, complaint surveys, and dependent adult abuse investigations.

Position Overview
As an Adult Services Health Facilities Surveyor in the Health & Safety division, you will work under the supervision of the Unit Manager while traveling state-wide on a weekly basis to ensure regulatory compliance in Assisted Living Programs and Residential Care Facilities.

What We're Seeking
We're looking for a self-starter and organized professional who is passionate about ensuring the health and safety of vulnerable Iowans residing in Assisted Living Programs and Residential Care Facilities. Successful candidates will possess the following skills and abilities:

• Ability to work independently from a home-based setting while maintaining the timelines and goals of the Department
• Possesses a high level of organizational skills and is process-driven
• Detail-oriented and is highly responsive to colleagues and stakeholders
• Displays high standards of professional and ethical conduct
• Commitment to providing a high-quality service
• Ability to address and listen to others in respectful manner

Responsibilities
You will be an integral member of our survey team, providing direct support to the Health & Safety Division's operations by:

• Completing assigned regulatory oversight in Adult Services Programs/Facilities in a timely manner, including recertification visits/surveys, revisit surveys, complaint surveys, and dependent adult abuse investigations
• Making recommendations regarding non-compliance with applicable State Code and rules and processes
• Preparing accurate reports of matters relating to surveys for certification/licensure, complaint investigations, and revisits, so allow for determination regarding licensure or certification.

What We Offer
Joining DIAL means contributing to a safer and healthier Iowa, and in return, you will enjoy:

• Robust benefits, including excellent health, dental, life and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, paid holidays, and sick leave accrual.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.
• Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package.
• Optional 401A plan with employer contribution.
• Retirement Investors Club (Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan).
• Employee Assistance Program for support when you need it most.
• Access to an on-site employee fitness center
• Employee Discount Programs from a variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, and more)
• Starting salary of $65,520.00 annually with opportunities for salary increases following first six months of employment and annually thereafter

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Minimum Qualification Requirements
Completion of an educational program in professional Nursing and registration as a nurse or graduation from an accredited college
or
university with a Bachelor's degree with a concentration of study in a human services area (e.g., psychology, sociology, gerontology, anthropology, therapeutic recreation, rehabilitation, or a similar area related to provisions of services)
and
experience equal to
three years of full-time professional work
;
OR

completion of a Pharmacy degree, a Master's degree, or advanced degree above the Master's level in a human services area at an accredited college or university, and experience equal to one year of full-time professional work;

OR

graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree and three years work experience in health administration; in a clinical substance abuse program; or in a regulatory program which involves the surveying and evaluating of situations, conditions and operating procedures of health care/treatment facilities;

OR

certification as a rehabilitation counselor by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification plus specialized training or experience equal to one year of full-time professional work in a nursing, treatment, or habilitation program for intellectually disabled clients;

OR

an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting one year of the above specified experience for one year of the required education;

OR

thirty semester hours of graduate course work in public, business or health administration, in the health field or social work, counseling, or rehabilitation from an accredited college or university may be substituted for each year of experience to a maximum substitution of two years.

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Additional Qualification Requirements

• Applicants possessing licensure, certification, registration or degree should indicate such on the application form and may be required to provide proof at the time of interview.
• Licensure or temporary licensure by the State of Iowa is required for designated positions in this class. Applicants who now possess a current valid license from another state need not have an Iowa license to apply, but will be required to obtain the appropriate Iowa license prior to beginning actual employment.
• For purposes of qualifying for this job class, "professional experience" shall be indicated by having responsibility for assessment and diagnosis of client problems and needs, developing a plan of treatment, evaluating client progress toward meeting treatment goals, modifying treatment objectives, etc. Work at this level requires a prerequisite of post high school educational training or certification in the behavioral, social, health sciences, or health administration.
• Applicants for positions in the Department of Inspections and Appeals must undergo a background investigation which includes a criminal history check and a dependent adult and child abuse registry check.

Salary : $65,000 - $90,000