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What You'll Do:

The Bureau of Regulatory Operations at the Ohio Department of Health is seeking to fill a Social Services Licensing Specialist vacancy that plays a vital role in ensuring healthcare facilities meet state and federal licensing and certification standards. Duties include: 

• Review and process licensure applications, renewals, ownership changes, and other regulatory requests for healthcare facilities and service providers.
• Interpret and apply state and federal laws, regulations and licensing standards to ensure compliance and eligibility.
• Conduct detailed research, analysis, and evaluation of applications, supporting documentation and facility records.
• Coordinate with healthcare providers, government agencies, inspectors, and stakeholders throughout the licensing and certification process. 
• Manage application records and maintain accurate information within multiple regulatory databases and tracking systems.
• Prepare licenses, certifications, approval letters, and other official correspondence.
• Monitor licensing activities, certification requirements, inspections and regulatory deadlines to ensure timely processing. 
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to applicants, facility operators, and the public regarding licensing requirements and procedures.
• Collaborate with state and federal partners, including Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the State Fire Marshal and other regulatory agencies. 
• Track and support Medicare and Medicaid certification acitivities, including enrollment applications and provider updates. 
• Generate reports, maintain electronic records and ensure data accuracy across multiple systems.
• Assist with hearings, licensing conferences, compliance reviews and regulatory investigations, as needed. 

Position Qualifications:

3 college level courses in business, social service, public health, or related field AND 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in governmental laws & licensing standards of long term care &/or non-long term care facilities. 
OR 

Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above. 

Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:

• Associates or advanced degree in business, social service or public health

• Experience working with databases (e.g., Automated Survey Processing Environment and Certification and Licensure System)

• Experience providing consultation and/or technical assistance to health care facilities/providers

• Experience reviewing applications for eligibility and/or compliance

• Experience assisting or independently preparing and providing testimony for judicial hearings

• Experience developing and presenting trainings and/or public speaking

• Experience responding to inquiries via email and telephone

All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, and active disciplinary record

Job Skills: Public Health

Technical Skills: Basic Documentation, Compliance Enforcement, Clerical & Data Entry, Operational and Administrative Support, Regulatory Compliance

Professional Skills: Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Interpreting Data, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Educational Transcript Requirements:
Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration. 

Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree.