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Quality Enhancement Specialist - Hybrid Schedule Available
Reports to: Quality Enhancement Director
Location: East Syracuse, Hybrid after introductory period.
Pay Rate: $37,000-$40,000 Yearly
Schedule: Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. 4 p.m.
The people we care for come from all walks of life, and so do we. We strive to diversify our workforce, not because its the right thing to do, but because it makes our agency stronger!
About Us
With a history stretching back more than 70 years, AccessCNY is continually growing and expanding our reach. Offering person-centered services that empower individuals of all ages and abilities to reach their full potential as part of our community. Our focus is supporting individuals by ways of residential housing, mental health and clinical services, and immersing our participants in community engagement. Working closely with the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities and the Office of Mental Health, we support 27 housing locations and 3 administrative buildings.
About the Role: We are looking for a proactive employee to facilitate an ongoing regulatory compliance and quality improvement program for all agency departments.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain knowledge of Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) 624 regulations and conduct incident investigations, as assigned
- Maintain knowledge of Office of Mental Health (OMH) 524 regulations and conduct incident investigations, as assigned
- Conduct compliance and HIPAA breach investigations, as assigned
- Serve as back up to the Quality Enhancement (QE) Director for initial incident notification and investigation assignment, as needed
- Conduct observations of various services to ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to quality standards
- Review other Agency systems, i.e. training, incidents, personal allowances, etc. as part of the internal audit process
- Assist with monitoring participant satisfaction in programs
- Assist with implementing a system to measure quality initiative/outcomes in programs
- Coordinate dissemination of new material to appropriate staff
- Serve as a back-up trainer for RIT, Agency Orientation, CPR/First Aid, and other identified training as requested
- Facilitate positive communication with other departments and accept assignments in other areas as requested by supervisor
- Work collaboratively with participants, families, program staff, co-workers, and supervisors
- Provide person-centered, quality, services
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, as well as with company policies
- Perform Other Duties as Assigned
Education/Experience:
A minimum of three years working with people with disabilities may be substituted for education. Associate's degree in a human services field, plus two years of experience working with people with disabilities preferred. Bachelors degree in a human services field, plus one year of experience working with people with disabilities preferred. Basic word processing and e-mail skills required. At least one year of experience working in an OPWDD regulated program, preferred.
Conditions of Employment:
Must have a valid NYS Driver License in accordance with the Agency Vehicle and Driving policy and transportation necessary to meet program needs. Must respect confidentiality.
Did you know that AccessCNY offers great health, dental and vision insurance? Additionally, we provide a 401(k) match upon hire, PTO, and 11 paid holidays.
Salary : $37,000 - $40,000
