Agency : Department of Public Health

Office : Health Care Regulation

Division : Long Term Care Field Operations

Posting ID : 44-24-0224 / 90654124

Posted : 4 / 22 / 2024-5 / 6 / 2024

Salary : $5,901-$8,825 / Month

Job Type : Salaried

County : Winnebago

Number of Vacancies : 1

Plan / BU : RC062

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement / labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website.

State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Posting Identification Number 44-24-0224 / 90654124

Agency Marketing Statement

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is tasked with the oversight of communities within Illinois to achieve and maintain optimal health and safety.

With an annual budget of over $2 billion in state and federal funds, 7 regional offices, 3 laboratories and over 1,200 employees, IDPH is equipped to fulfill its mission of protecting the health and wellness of the people of Illinois through the prevention, health promotion, regulation and control of disease and injury.

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated, detailed orientated individual to independently or as a member of a professional team, travel to direct, coordinate and conduct Federal Certification, Inspection of Care and State Licensure surveys for Medicaid funded or Public Health licensed facilities for persons with Intellectual / Developmental Disabilities, in accordance with federal and state rules and regulations.

Conducts Inspection of Care (IOC) surveys. Serves as a preceptor to new and lower-level staff in regards to training and orientation.

Job Responsibilities

Surveys long term care facilities to determine compliance with state licensure requirements, federal certification mandates, and Department directives, program policies and procedures.

Travels to independently or as a member of a professional team, to direct, coordinate and conduct the most difficult and complex Federal Certification, Inspection of Care and State Licensure surveys for Medicare funded and / or Public Health license facilities for persons with intellectual / developmental disabilities, in accordance with federal and state rules and regulations.

Conducts early morning and / or evening observations at facilities and / or travels to the office.

Conducts follow up monitoring visits at non-compliant facilities.

Collaborates with team members to prepare reports and document evidence.

Appears and testifies at Department and non-Department legal proceedings and administrative hearings.

Job Responsibilities (continued)

Participate as a team member conducting the most difficult and complex Inspection of Care (IOC) surveys.

Ensures that the IOC review process, including completion of documentation, for facility conformance is completed per set protocols of the Department and in accordance with State rules and regulations.

Serves as a preceptor to new and lower level staff in regards to training and orientation.

Assists in the assessment and development of new survey staff by identifying training needs.

Recommends training programs.

Assists with the arrangement for field training.

Job Responsibilities (continued)

Collects data / information and prepares reports accurately adhering to the Principles of Documentation.

Participates in standardization process by reviewing and evaluating certification and licensure reports of lower-level surveyors and staff for accuracy and compliance with protocols, guidelines and policies.

Attends staff meetings, professional meetings and online training or workshops as a means of maintaining expertise in the professional discipline area and in regards to pertinent federal and state survey rules, regulations and protocols.

Performs other duties as required or assigned within the scope of the responsibilities enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a bachelor’s degree in a human services professional field such as sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling or psychology, supplemented by one year of experience working directly with persons with intellectual or other developmental disabilities and an additional three 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 supplemented by one year of experience working directly with persons with intellectual or other developmental disabilities and an additional one year of professional experience in which the problems and needs of mentally retarded individuals with intellectual disabilities and / or those with related conditions are addressed.

• Requires three years of experience as a health facilities surveyor.
• Requires successful completion of both state and federal Basic Surveyor Orientation courses.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
• Requires ability to meet all agency vaccine / health-related polices and guidance.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours : Tuesday-Friday 7 : 00AM-5 : 30 / 5 : 00PM (1 hr lunch)

Work Location : 4302 N Main St, Rockford, Illinois, 61103

Agency Contact : DPH.HRRecruiter@illinois.gov

Posting Group : Legal, Audit & Compliance; Health Services

This position DOES NOT contain Specialized Skills (as that term is used in CBAs).

Revolving Door :

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.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

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Last updated : 2024-04-24