Job Description

Overview

Residential Child Care Licensing Inspector role with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). The position supports protecting the health, safety, and well-being of children in residential child-care facilities across Texas. The state offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career advancement.

Responsibilities

• Monitor general residential operations and child-placing agencies, and selected agency homes; document compliance or noncompliance with standards and notify providers of corrective actions per CCR policy.
• Plan inspections to evaluate all standards over a two-year period; identify and cite deficiencies; capture photos as required; ensure clear documentation and provide technical assistance to improve compliance.
• Investigate complaints and allegations of minimum standards violations; complete investigations timely and accurately; document findings to support enforcement decisions.
• Evaluate new applications for general residential operations and child-placing agencies to issue permits; ensure processing within legal time frames.
• Identify risk and refer to Child-Care Enforcement (CCE) when necessary; process plans of action and conduct follow-up inspections after enforcement actions.
• Provide training and technical assistance to residential child-care providers; conduct provider trainings and participate in provider meetings; collaborate with providers and stakeholders.
• Respond to emergency complaints of high-risk situations in residential child-care facilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned to maintain unit operations.

Qualifications

• Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications: Valid drivers license.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of Texas laws and regulations; effective verbal and written communication; ability to build relationships; emotional intelligence; critical thinking and risk mitigation; ability to work with diverse groups; de-escalation skills; self-starting and organizational abilities; ability to operate basic office equipment; ability to travel.
• Initial Screening Criteria: For Residential Child Care Licensing Inspector III-V, graduation from an accredited four-year college or equivalent experience; regulatory services experience preferred.

Role Levels

• Inspector IIIV levels: may be filled at RCCL Inspector IV or V if applicable experience.

Additional Information

• Work hours: Flexible; occasional evenings/weekends may be required.
• Telework: Position may qualify for telework; most work via mobile technology; travel may be required outside the headquarters area.
• Background checks: Applicants must pass background checks (including criminal history and Texas Child Abuse and Neglect Registry).
• Pre-employment: Verification of degrees and licenses may be required; E-Verify used by HHSC.
• ADA accommodations: Reasonable accommodation available during hiring and selection; contact provided for assistance.

Additional Details

Closing Date: 12/17/2025. Posting may include internal and external audiences. Salary range: $4,250.00 $5,094.16 per month. Travel up to 75%; Regular, full-time position with day shift; position may be filled at a higher inspector level based on experience.

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