LTCR Social Worker Surveyor

Overview

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.

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Functional

Title:

Social Worker Surveyor

Job Title: Soc Svcs Surveyor (Hlth Fac)

Agency: Health & Human Services Comm

Department: Rgn 09-Regulatory Services

Posting Number: 10771

Closing Date: 05/01/2026

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Protective Services

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-20

Salary Range: $4,263.16 - $6,779.25

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Shift: Day

Additional Shift: Days (First)

Telework:

Travel: Up to 80%

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full Time/Part Time: Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt

Facility

Location:

Job Location City: WEATHERFORD

Job Location Address: 1224 CLEAR LAKE RD

Other Locations: Abilene;
Brownwood;
Granbury;
Stephenville;
Weatherford

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• Under the direction of a program manager, conducts on-site licensure inspections, complaint and incident investigations, and annual comprehensive surveys in facilities to determine compliance with federal and state health and safety regulations. Completes inspection or survey reports detailing deficiencies.
• Communicates clearly and accurately with internal and external stakeholders to provide, exchange, or verify information, answer inquiries, address issues, or resolve issues or complaints regarding social services provided in Texas long-term care facilities, including ensuring services meet residents’ specialized needs.
• Conducts exit conferences with facility staff regarding findings.
• Visits long-term care facilities to verify correction of previously cited regulatory violations.
• Performs quality assurance reviews of documents prepared by others (e.g., publications, assessments, and reports).
• May testify at hearings or court proceedings to provide information regarding policy/procedures, history, findings, or activities.
• Completes referrals for conduct as appropriate.
• In emergency licensure actions, be available to assist with non-skilled care and oversight to residents in a facility. If the employee is a current registered or licensed nurse, there is potential for skilled care.
• Be available for on-call duties for emergencies such as weather events or high-priority situations in facilities or at providers.

• Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to use the computer for writing reports.
• Ability to exercise professional judgment and reach sound decisions.
• Ability to integrate complex regulatory concepts, procedures, or processes.
• Ability to multi-task and track multiple activities with competing priorities.

• Must have Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT) Certification or obtain within 12 months of hire.
• Licensed to practice as a social worker by the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners.

• Experience in assessment and documentation of social service needs.
• Experience working as a social worker in an acute or long-term health care setting preferred.

Flexibility in work hours is required for this position. The job requires 80% travel, including statewide travel, overnight, and weekend travel. On-call duties for emergencies or high-priority situations in facilities or at providers may be required. Must have reliable transportation.

Note:

This position is able to work a compressed workweek of four 10-hour days.

All applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check.

If you are offered and accept the position, you will not be permitted to continue employment at any HHSC regulated facilities or providers. You will be required to disclose any…