Licensing Administrator; W0057

Job Title

Licensing Administrator (W0057)

Agency:
Department of Social Services

Location:

DSS HOME OFFICE

State Role

Title:

Prog Admin Specialist III

Hiring Range: $90,000 Minimum (salary commensurate with experience)

At the Virginia Department of Social Services, we put people at the center of everything we do. We believe that every Virginian can live a life of dignity and that all voices, ideas and experiences contribute greatly to our pursuit of excellence. Inspired by continuous improvement, we commit ourselves to listening, learning and cultivating environments of trust, respect and positive engagement.

Together, we are mission-driven, eager to achieve, and passionate about bringing the best of who we are to those we serve.

The Division of Licensing seeks a key leadership position within the Licensing Unit. The Licensing Administrator manages the licensing field office, responsible for reducing risks to adults and children in care facilities through the promotion and support of improved quality of care and enforcement of state licensing laws, regulations, and evaluation of standards of practices. This position provides supervision and administrative leadership to licensing and technical support staff, identifies and evaluates the trends that impact quality of care, incorporates and enforces department and division directives, documents and guidance, and represents the agency and division during interactions with providers, federal, state, and local agencies, and the community.

This position requires extensive travel throughout the Commonwealth, including overnight stays. The Licensing Administrator will serve across all eight regional licensing offices and provide direct support to field licensing staff.

• Comprehensive knowledge of developmental, social, emotional, health/medical needs of adults and children served in regulated settings.
• Previous experience as a supervisor with proven leadership and team‑building skills.
• Skill in working effectively within difficult or hostile environments to resolve problems.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations, both orally and in writing, and work collaboratively and cooperatively with others.
• Ability to operate basic office computer systems/programs.
• Knowledge of information and evidence collection and analysis techniques.
• Travel is required, with possible overnight stays, throughout Virginia. Travel may also be required to attend critical or relevant in‑person Agency or Division meetings.

• Experience preparing for or conducting facility licensing inspections.
• Experience as a program director or licensed long‑term care administrator.
• Ability to travel easily within the Piedmont region of Virginia (including specified cities and counties).

Virginia Department of Social Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity within its workforce. Virginia Department of Social Services does not provide sponsorship. Minorities, individuals with disabilities, Veterans and people with national service experience are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants when requested. The Department encourages Veterans to respond accordingly on their state application or resume.

The Department encourages participation of individuals with disabilities through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process.