QA Specialist

QA Specialist Location: Middletown, NY, United StatesDate Posted: Jun 21, 2024 Share: share to e-mail Apply Now Save JobSaved Description Location: Middletown, NY Other location includes Mt. Vernon, NY Pay Rate: $17.80 per hour Work Type:Hybrid Schedule, Full Time Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM Travel: Required travel to affiliate agencies at least 1x per month w/ mileage reimbursement Reports to: Quality Assurance Assistant Director Quality Specialist – OCFS/DOH/OPWDD Position Summary: Part of the Quality Team which is responsible for: Incident Management, Internal Regulatory Audits, and Quality Improvement Activities/audits. This is a dynamic and progressive team that is part of an overall Integrated Quality Model. Duties & Responsibilities: Completes daily QA/QC, Quality Improvement, Regulatory, Safety and Compliance activities that support our OCFS, DOH, and OPWDD programs and services. Conducts chart audits, electronically and paper, and ensures follow through to close audit. Collaborates with Quality Lead on QA Monthly Reports and Annual Program Review meetings. Conducts incident investigations in alignment with OCFS, DOH, OPWDD and/or NYS Justice Center requirements. Conducts compliance investigations in alignment with all state and federal rules and regulations. Establishes and maintains effective communication and relationships with assigned programs/services. Assists with Incident Review Committee and Compliance and Audit Committee meeting preparation and facilitation. Facilitates initial and annual trainings as needed or requested by assigned programs/services. Serve on agency-wide committees for improving safety, security and emergency management, as assigned. Attend and participate in internal and external meetings related to quality, regulatory and compliance, as needed. Performs other quality duties as assigned. Qualifications: Skilled in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Excellent verbal, written communication and organization skills. Self-motivated and pro-active. Working knowledge, or ability to learn, applicable local, state and federal regulations and guidelines (including but not limited to: OCFS, DOH, OPWDD , NYS Justice Center). Required Education/Experience : Associate’s Degree, preferably in a Human Service field, with at least 1 year experience working in the IDD, Child Welfare and/or Dept. of Health field; OR At least 2-3 years’ experience working within the IDD, Child Welfare and/or Dept. of Health field. Experience with OCFS/DOH/OPWDD and/or NYS Justice Center incident investigation requirements preferred. ALL POSITIONS ARE SUBJECT TO A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND, FINGERPRINTING AND MOTOR VEHICLE REPORT CHECK. Access: Supports For Living is an EEO employer-EEO, AAE, M/F/D/V #Ziprecruiter Share: mail Apply Now