State of Nebraska · 9 hours ago
Developmental Disabilities Surveyor Consultant-Public Health Licensing
Lincoln, NE
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$28.32/hr - $28.32/hrThe State of Nebraska is seeking a Developmental Disabilities Surveyor Consultant to join their Health & Human Services team. The role involves inspecting and supporting facilities that serve individuals with developmental disabilities, ensuring compliance with licensure and regulatory standards while providing guidance and training to enhance quality of care.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Conduct surveys and inspections of ICF/DD and community-based developmental disability providers to ensure compliance with state and federal program standards for licensure and certification
Evaluate providers in habilitation/active treatment programs, client rights, health care, physical environment, sanitation, disaster control, infection control, staffing, medications, and record keeping
Identify, document, and report deficiencies based on inspection findings
Interview clients and staff to assess habilitative care and treatment services for compliance with regulations
Observe facility operations and services to identify deficiencies and recommend follow-up improvements related to sanitation and service quality
Consult with facility staff and administrators to provide guidance on program regulations and service requirements, supporting program development and improvement
Deliver training sessions, workshops, and in-service education to staff, professional groups, and local organizations on regulations, program standards, and licensure criteria
Develop and coordinate training programs for agency staff, ensuring survey quality and providing essential resource materials
Formulate and interpret criteria to promote appropriate programming for individuals with developmental disabilities
Investigate complaints, prepare deficiency reports, and monitor corrective actions to ensure compliance
Guide and train new survey team members to familiarize them with their responsibilities and standards
Collect evidence and prepare testimony for legal proceedings related to licensure and certification processes
Schedule and coordinate survey activities to ensure timely completion of inspections, investigations, and follow-up actions
Qualification
Required
Coursework or training in: special education, developmental disability programs, nursing, the social behavioral sciences including behavioral evaluation, analysis, or program assessment, speech therapy, physical therapy or occupational therapy
Experience in special education, rehabilitation, social work, developmental disabilities programs, nursing, psychology, including responsibility for direct programming or program evaluation for persons with developmental disabilities
Meet the criteria of a Qualified Developmental Disability Professional (QDDP) specified in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR 483.480a)
Complete the surveyor training course prescribed and conducted by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in the program types assigned is expected prior to attaining permanent status
Valid Driver's License is required
Ability to work a 4/10 Schedule Monday through Thursday/10 Hours per day
Knowledge of program techniques for caring for individuals with developmental disabilities
Ability to evaluate facility practices, interpret guidelines and policies, and communicate clearly with diverse stakeholders including staff, professionals, officials, and the public
Understanding and applying supervisory instructions
Assessing program progress and compliance
Making informed recommendations and decisions within guidelines
Establishing rapport with individuals to build trust
Frequent overnight and/or regular day travel is required of incumbents of this job class
May need to work irregular hours to accomplish workload
Benefits
Comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities
Company
State of Nebraska
State of Nebraska is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States. It is bordered by South Dakota to the north.
Founded in 1867
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jena B.
Executive Administrator to the CEO at DHHS
Philip Olsen
Chief Financial Officer
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