Adult Foster Home Licensor (Compliance Specialist 2)

Initial Posting Date:

08/20/2025

Application Deadline:

09/04/2025

Agency:

Department of Human Services

Salary Range:

$4,833 - $7,407

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Adult Foster Home Licensor (Compliance Specialist 2)

Job Description:

The Oregon Department of Human Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are guided by our Equity North Star and our vision for a positive RiSE organizational culture that advances equity and diversity. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

Opportunity awaits! We are hiring an Adult Foster Home Licensor (Compliance Specialist 2) to join our Aging and People with Disabilities (APD) team. In this position, you will inspect, coordinate licensing, and monitor new and existing Adult Foster Homes for Aging and People with Disabilities by ensuring program requirements are met to qualify as a new or retain status as a licensed AFH provider. Apply today!

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Summary of Duties

As an Adult Foster Home Licensor, you will:

• Review and evaluates documents, including financial and health records, submitted by applicants for new Adult Foster Home (AFH) license and yearly renewals for existing AFHs. 

• Determine compliance with administrative rules and policies during on-site inspection of prospective homes for safety, compliance, and suitability in meeting client needs.

• Determine provider and facility compliance with requirements for AFH licensing by review of documents and oral exam with provider, and other references as appropriate, for qualifications and limitations.

• Review and determine if financial qualifications are met based on financial records of the provider and bank statements, etc.

• Conduct periodic on-site monitoring and oversight to evaluate and ensure on-going compliance with program rules and policies. 

• Conduct unscheduled on-site monitoring visits to ensure corrections are made. 

• Provide technical assistance and coaching, verbally and in writing, regarding program and rule requirements as needed. 

Minimum Qualifications

A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required for this position.

Four years experience doing administrative research that included compiling and evaluating facts to recommend management action, or decide compliance with program guidelines and regulations. Two of the four years must be above the technical support level.

Note: college-level course work may substitute for experience on the basis of 45-quarter units per year, up to a maximum of three years.

Essential Attributes

We are looking for candidates with:

• Experience Interpreting, implementing and explaining policy and procedures.

• Experience interviewing people to gather confidential or sensitive information.

• Experience communicating and problem solving during complex situations.

• Experience communicating complex rules and guidelines to people with diverse education, language, and cultural backgrounds.

• Experience working with people including some who have experienced trauma and may exhibit challenges in controlling their emotions.

• Experience with crisis intervention or conflict resolution techniques.

Attention all candidates! A cover letter is required. Clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and essential attributes in your application materials. Your application materials will determine if you are selected to move forward in the selection process. Please include detailed work and education history.

• Please make sure your application materials, resume and job history, are clearly outlined as this information will be used to determine your starting salary range. Note: Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application.

• The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.

Working Conditions

• You may be required to work a flexible work schedule. Your hours of work may vary from day to day and could include evenings and weekends under certain circumstances. Work schedule specifics will be determined by the hiring supervisor.

• Fast paced environment with constantly evolving policies and procedures.

• May drive a variety of different types of vehicles to remote places in a variety of terrain and possibly inclement weather.

• You may have repetitive motions, prolonged sitting/standing, and daily computer and technology use. 

• You will be in the community and may have to climb indoor or outdoor stairs/situations.

• Will come in contact with animals, some which of may be dangerous.  

• May be exposed to communicable diseases, such as the flu virus, Covid-19, and MRSA.

• You will interact with a wide range of people including some who have experienced trauma and may exhibit challenges in controlling their emotions.

• You may encounter stressful situations that require quick decision-making to ensure safety of yourself and others.

Background Checks and Requirements

• If selected as a finalist, we will conduct a criminal history and background check. Adverse criminal history or background check may lead to disqualification. Additional background check information.

• The Oregon Department of Human Services does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. ODHS will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

Benefits

• ODHS Employee Resource Group communities that promote shared learning.

• Cost of Living Adjustments.

• Annual salary increases (until you reach the top of the listed salary range).

• Amazing benefits package.

• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Employment Preference

Veterans’ preference:

• Veterans’ preference information.

• How to submit your Veteran documents for preference. Please do not attach your Veterans’ preference documentation in the Resume/CV field of your application.

General Information

• This is a permanent, full-time position and is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).  

• This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification.

Contact Information

We invite you to contact the recruiter for accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), application questions or job-specific questions.

• The recruiter for this position is Marina Nieblas.

• Email: Marina.Nieblas@odhs.oregon.gov

• Phone (call or text): 503-702-5766