Risk Manager

Description

We are looking for a Risk Manager for our Sewickley Campus at Verland. As a Risk Manager, you will be overseeing certified investigators; you'll be responsible for developing and implementing risk management strategies, ensuring compliance, and leading investigations, while also managing and mentoring a team of certified investigators. Participate in on-call responsibilities. This is a salaried, exempt position.

Contributions:

• Investigate incidents and near-miss events to determine root causes and identify areas for improvement. 
• Analyze data from incident reports, claims, and other sources to identify trends and patterns. 
• Manage comprehensive and continuous risk management programs, including design, plan, data collection, analysis, and reporting on program risks for the following departments: Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IID), Intermediate Care Facilities for Other Related Conditions (ICF/ORC), and Adult Day Programs
• Audit and manage the internal investigations performed by the certified investigator team, and at times perform internal investigations as a certified investigator, as needed
• Provide leadership for the team in  areas including not limited to, recruitment, coaching, training, performance management, promotion, discipline and termination
• Develop policies and procedures related to Risk Management and program objectives, and create standard operating procedures to ensure continuity of work processes.
• Develop corrective action plans/plans of correction (POCs) in conjunction with operations staff ensuring submission of an approved POC
• Communicate on an on-going basis to department directors regarding findings and other issues important to the operations of their respective programs
• Ensure Verland IDD Incident Management protocols are developed, implemented and followed in accordance with program regulations
• Represent Verland as the incident management representative as per the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Developmental Programs Bulletin #00-21-02, Incident Management, issued March 1, 2021
• Participate in the QI/Incident Management on-call rotation
• Perform other duties as assigned

Exceptional Benefits:Minimum of 30 hours worked, and employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:

• Health (UPMC), Dental and Vision Insurances (1st of the month following 30 days from start date)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (HSA)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• 403b – Traditional and Roth with Company Match 
• Tuition Reimbursement (for core positions)
• Competitive PTO Plan
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Incentive in lieu of Medical coverage

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a human services field, including but not limited to sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling,      psychology, nursing,  all professional disciplines (e.g., Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, physical therapy assistant,           speech-language pathologist, audiologist)
• Master's Degree in a human services related field preferred
• Three (3) years' experience in residential service for people with disabilities management including but not limited to quality improvement, program administration and/or direct program operations supervision; experience working with people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities preferred
• Knowledge in applicable regulations including but not limited to Pennsylvania regulations 2380, 2390, 3800, 6100, 6400, 6500, 6600, Home and Community waiver regulations and Pennsylvania State Operations Manual Appendix J for Intermediate Care Facilities
• Three (3) years' supervisory experience including but not limited to performance management
• Obtain and maintain Pennsylvania Certified Investigator status
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team including leadership ability

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Verland is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.