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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Investigator V in Denton, Texas
Job/Position DescriptionInvestigator VCome work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence. The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state. Learn About Our State Supported Living Centers{target="blank"}The state of Texas offers many benefits{target="blank"} to employees. HHSC is a qualifying organization for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program{target="blank"}, which forgives the remaining balance on college student Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments. We also offer excellent health benefits{target="blank"}, a lifetime monthly retirement annuity{target="blank"}as well as 401(k) and 457 Programs{target="blank"} under the Employees Retirement System of Texas. If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you!The Investigator V, Lead Investigator, performs highly complex (senior-level) investigative work at the State Supported Living Center (SSLC). Works under the supervision of the Incident Management Coordinator (IMC) or the Director of Incident and Risk Management (DIRM) depending on SSLC structure. Serves as the SSLCand#146;s Lead Investigator to ensure reports of unusual incidents including serious injuries and allegations of resident abuse, neglect or exploitation (ANE) are reported to HHSC Provider Investigations (PI)/Regulatory, HHSC State Office, and other agencies within required timeframes and investigated in accordance with agency policy and protocol. Upon receiving a notification of a qualifying incident, follows the incident management protocols and guidelines and coordinates immediate actions. Conducts assigned investigations. Evaluates, analyzes, summarizes documents and evidence collected to produce investigative findings. Prepares and reviews reports and communicates findings to designated supervisory staff. Enters, maintains, and tracks data. Makes and follows up on recommendations. Works collaboratively with internal and external entities ensuring qualifying cases are referred for investigation by HHSC-PI/Regulatory, law enforcement and/or the Office of Inspector General (OIG). Provides oversight, coaching, on-the-job training and mentoring of entry and journey level investigative staff. Assists the IMC/DIRM, when needed, to ensure case assignment are made. Serves as the back-up IMC/DIRM as needed for coverage and business continuity, when assigned. Attends meetings, participates in audits and inspections and performs other duties as assigned. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Serves in and#147;on calland#148; capacity and/or works a rotating schedule to assi https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=601302 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.