IDD Quality Assurance Specialist

Location: Middletown, NY
New Higher Pay Rate: $19.00 per hour
Work Type: Hybrid Schedule, Full Time Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM
Travel: Regular regional travel to program sites; Required travel to affiliate agencies
Reports to: IDD Quality Lead

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.

 Primary Functions:

• Completes daily QA/QC, Quality Improvement, Regulatory, Safety and Compliance activities that support Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) 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 OPWDD and NYS Justice Center requirements.

• Conducts compliance investigations in alignment with all state and federal rules and regulations.

• 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.

• Attend and participate in internal and external meetings related to quality, regulatory and compliance, as needed.

• Performs other quality duties as assigned.

• Establishes and maintains effective communication and relationships with assigned programs/services.

• Serve on agency-wide committees as assigned.

• Skilled in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Excellent verbal, written communication and organization skills.

• Self-motivated and pro-active.

• Working knowledge of applicable local, state and federal regulations and guidelines (including but not limited to: OPWDD, CMS, OMIG, DOH, NYS Justice Center).

• Associate’s degree, preferably in a Human Service field, with at least 1 year experience working in the IDD field.

       OR

• At least 2-3 years’ experience working in the IDD field.

• Experience with the OPWDD and/or NYS Justice Center incident investigation requirements preferred

• Must be capable to sit or stand in front of a computer for long-periods of time.

• Work alongside co-workers within 3 feet.

Salary : $19