Human Services Licensing Representative
The Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking a Human Services Licensing Representative who is excited to make a real difference for Pennsylvania residents. In this role, you help ensure that licensed care homes follow important health and safety standards. Your efforts support vulnerable individuals and encourage responsible, high-quality operations. If you want a meaningful career where your efforts create lasting impact, this opportunity is an excellent fit.
About the role
This position plays a key role in reviewing and enforcing the rules that protect residents of personal care homes and assisted living residences.
Responsibilities
- Conduct inspections of personal care homes to determine compliance with state laws and regulations
- Investigate complaints and incidents to identify compliance issues and determine needed actions
- Assist in relocating residents from noncompliant homes to appropriate living arrangements
- Monitor plans of correction to determine appropriate time frames for administrative fines
- Work with state, local, and private agencies to obtain information related to compliance matters
- Provide testimony in administrative and court hearings regarding inspection findings
Schedule
- Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
- Work hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch
- Travel is required
- Home headquartered: must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania
Candidate must reside in or be willing to relocate to the Southwest Region which includes Allegheny, Fayette, Greene, and Washington counties.
Requirements
- 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
- Must meet the PA residency requirement
- Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the Southwest Region (Allegheny, Fayette, Greene, or Washington counties) by the time of hire
- Must be able to perform essential job functions
If you are claiming education, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable).