Assisted Living Surveyor

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division Health Service Regulation Job Classification Title Nurse Consultant I (NS) Position Number  Grade MH16

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well‑being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

The Assisted Living Surveyor serves as a Facility Compliance Consultant within the Adult Care Licensure Section, conducting regulatory oversight of licensed adult care homes, assisted living facilities, and overnight respite programs. The position performs independent and team‑based onsite inspections to determine compliance with state rules and statutes, analyzes survey findings, and documents results in a clear and legally defensible manner. It provides technical assistance to facilities, potential providers, and county departments of social services responsible for routine monitoring and complaint investigations.

The role requires extensive communication with facilities, interdisciplinary team members, and the public while managing field‑based responsibilities across a multi‑county region. This position is home‑based in the Central region of NC and applicants should reside in Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Durham, Franklin, Granville, Orange, Person, Vance, Warren, or adjacent counties. Applicants who do not live in these counties but are willing to relocate will also be considered.

The Assisted Living Surveyor also requires frequent travel and may include overnight stays depending on the inspection schedule. Surveyor may utilize a state vehicle if available, a rental vehicle or their personal vehicle for travel. Travel expenses, including food, lodging, and transportation, are compensated by the State of North Carolina at the NC Office of State Budget and Management’s established rates.

• Conduct onsite inspections of adult care homes, assisted living facilities, and overnight respite programs to assess compliance with licensure rules and statutes.
• Analyze survey findings and determine compliance status, documenting conclusions in a clear and legally defensible format.
• Provide technical assistance to facilities and prospective providers regarding regulatory requirements and corrective actions.
• Deliver regulatory oversight and consultation to county Departments of Social Services involved in monitoring and complaint investigations.
• Communicate effectively with facility staff, interdisciplinary team members, DSS personnel, and the public through clear verbal and written exchanges.
• Review and apply relevant state and federal laws, rules, and standards when conducting surveys and making compliance determinations.
• Perform field‑based inspection activities that require frequent regional travel and occasional overnight stays.
• Maintain organized documentation, manage inspection schedules, and meet deadlines associated with regulatory surveys and reports.
• Evaluate facility operations, care environments, and personnel practices to identify non‑compliance and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary licensure teams to ensure consistent regulatory oversight across assigned counties.

Salary Grade Range: $62,044.00 - $ Recruitment Range: $62,044.00 - $82,761.00

• Advance proficiency conducting onsite inspections and compliance surveys of adult care homes and assisted living…