Residential Child Care Licensing Inspector

Job Title: RCCL Inspector III
Agency: Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)
Posting Number: 13818
Closing Date: 05/14/2026
Location: Houston, TX 77008
Salary Range: $4,250.00 - $5,094.16 monthly

Functional

Title:

Residential Child Care Licensing Inspector
Department: CCL Residential Field Ops
Shift: Day (First)
Telework: Eligible for Telework (up to 100%)
Travel: Up to 75%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
HR:
Non‑exempt

• Monitors general residential operations, child‑placing agencies, and selected agency homes, documents compliance, and notifies providers of corrective actions. (30%)
• Investigates complaints, allegations of minimum standard violations, and completes investigations promptly and accurately. (25%)
• Evaluates new applications for general residential operations and child‑placing agencies to issue permits. (15%)
• Identifies risk and recommends referral to Child‑Care Enforcement (CCE). (10%)
• Provides training and technical assistance to residential child‑care providers. (10%)
• Responds to emergency complaints of high‑risk situations. (5%)
• Performs other duties as assigned and required to maintain unit operations. (5%)

• Valid driver’s license, preferably in Texas.

• Knowledge of Texas laws and regulations applicable to residential child‑care.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Applying emotional intelligence to all situations.
• Critical thinking and risk mitigation capabilities.
• Ability to work with diverse groups promoting cultural respect.
• De‑escalation skills with tact and diplomacy.
• Self‑startup, organization, and priority management.
• Basic office equipment operation, including camera/AV equipment.
• Travel readiness.

• Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in regulatory services such as inspections and investigations is preferred.

• Inspector IVs: Experience as a regulatory inspector, complex inspection/ investigation work under limited supervision, and evidence‑secure and program improvement assessment.
• Inspector Vs: Experience as a regulatory inspector or investigator, advanced inspection/investigation work under minimal supervision, leadership or mentorship experience, and testimony or specialized training delivery.

• Work hours are flexible; occasional evenings and weekends may be required.
• Telework may qualify for 100% telework; majority of work via mobile technology.
• Travel may be required outside the headquarters area on occasion.

• Reliable transportation, valid Texas driver’s license, and adequate insurance.
• Pass a background check including criminal history and Texas Child Abuse & Neglect Registry check.
• Verification of degree(s) and/or license(s).

Active‑Duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Occupational qualifications may align with military experience.

HHSC provides reasonable accommodations during the hiring process for qualified individuals with a disability. Contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1‑888‑894‑4747 for assistance.

HHSC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

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