BOARDING HOME EVALUATOR SOCIAL  
  DEFINITION:
  Under supervision in the Department of Community Affairs, evaluates  the personal and financial services provided in boarding and rooming  houses under the Boarding and Rooming House Act of 1979; and acts as a  team leader in overall boarding and rooming house evaluations; does  other related duties as required.
 NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative  purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform  all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties  performed on the job may not be listed.
  EXAMPLES OF WORK:
  Conducts field trips to Boarding and Rooming Houses to ensure they are  providing adequate personal and social services, clean and reasonably  comfortable surroundings, and orderly and sufficient financial  records, for the health and welfare of the residents and promoting a  home like atmosphere.
 Analyzes the sanitary, health and financial conditions at the Boarding  Home facilities to see that the provisions of the act are being  fulfilled and, when necessary, refers residents to other State  agencies and/or the County Welfare Board.
 After inspections, evaluates the condition and services rendered if  license should be issued, or renewed under the standards set by the  State and the Bureau of Boarding Home Enforcement.
 In the event of violations, issues orders for corrective measures to  be taken, imposes remedial measures, if infractions are not corrected,  can initiate suspension or revocation of a license, or issue subpoenas  for hearings.
 Reviews financial records maintained by owners/operators.
 Responsible for recommending audits of financial records which are  inaccurate or not maintained in a correct and proper manner.
 Ensures that the occupants are protected from harassment, fraud and  eviction without due cause.
 Act as a team leader for evaluators who are assessing the social and  physical conditions of boarding homes.
 Identifies and solves problems.
 Maintains close liaison with County Welfare Boards and other agencies  concerned with health and well being of the residents of the Boarding  and Rooming Houses.
 Provides technical assistance to owners/operators to enable them to  make whatever changes or corrections are necessary to conform to the  licensing standards issued by the State.
 Represents the Department at hearings.
 Prepares reports.
 Ensures that boarders are referred to other agencies.
 Prepares reports on the safety, security, recordkeeping, living  conditions and service in rooming and boarding houses as compared to  the regulations established pursuant to the Rooming and Boarding House  Act of 1979.
 Prepares correspondence.
 Maintains records and files.
 Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic  and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency,  office or related units.
  REQUIREMENTS:
NOTE: Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.
Six (6) years of professional experience in evaluating or rating of recognized health care facilities or the performance of case work services in a public or private welfare agency.
OR
Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience. 
OR
Possession of a master's degree in social work, public health or in health care administration; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience. 
NOTE: "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.
LICENSE:
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
 Knowledge of the methods and procedures used in inspection and  evaluation of a Boarding and Rooming House.
 Knowledge of recordkeeping procedures and practices.
 Knowledge of the principles and practices of nutrition and dietetics  and of food and food requirements.
 Knowledge of licensing or certification requirements for institutional  food service facilities.
 Knowledge of policies, laws, and programs of the social welfare  system.
 Knowledge of the methods and procedures for investigating complaints  and the laws relating to investigations.
 Knowledge of the agencies and departments of NJ State government that  provide services to boarding home residents.
 Knowledge of organization, equipment and management practices for  residential facilities.
 Knowledge of the mental and social disorders that may arise in the  care of the boarding home residents.
 Knowledge of accounting in order to review financial records and  decide when outside audits should be done.
 Ability to read and understand the provisions of the Boarding and  Rooming House Act 1979.
 Ability to evaluate services rendered and to suggest improvements made  to conform to licensing standards.
 Ability to provide decisions regarding the issuing of license under  the provision of the Act.
 Ability to prepare reports.
 Ability to review financial and other records and recommends audits.
 Ability to establish a working relationship with owners/operators and  representatives from other agencies and the residents.
 Ability to represent the Department at hearings.
 Ability to analyze and interpret the laws and regulations and their  applications.
 Ability to prepare correspondence.
 Ability to maintain records and files.
 Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual  recording and information systems used by the agency, office or  related units.
 Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English  sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign  Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of  communication.
 Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as  they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable  accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation  cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship,  such persons may not be eligible.
 CODE: 22/P22 - 64404            AG             6/26/04