Health Facilities Surveyor 3, Opt. 2

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated, detailed oriented individual to travel to conduct surveys, investigations, inspections of Care (IOC) and monitoring visits of facilities for persons with intellectual/developmental disabilities to determine compliance with State Licensure regulations and/or Federal Medicaid certification requirements. This individual will serve as technical expert and independently perform difficult and complex surveys and will serve as preceptor for lower-level surveyors and as the subject matter expert on issues of active treatment.

Benefits Statement

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

• Flexible and hybrid work schedules are available in many program areas (when available and dependent upon position)
• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
• Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
• 10-25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
• 12 paid sick days annually which carryover year to year
• 3 paid personal business days per calendar year (pro-rated dependent on start date)
• 13-14 paid holidays per year
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources

Essential Functions

• Surveys long term care facilities to determine compliance with state licensure requirements, federal certification mandates, and Department directives, program policies and procedures.
• Serves as a preceptor.
• Provides technical support.
• Completes necessary training. 
• Attends meetings and workshops.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned within the scope of the responsibilities enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires successful completion of both state and federal Basic Surveyor Orientation courses and, for positions engaged in long term care surveys, requires certification of having successfully completed the federal Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Training.
• Requires three (3) years of experience as a health facilities surveyor.
• 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.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties.
• Requires an appropriate, valid driver's license.
• Requires ability to meet all agency vaccine/health related policy and guidance.
• Must reside in Cook County. (May be assigned to facilities outside of that area, if necessary).

*The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

About the Agency

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, 6 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.