IDD QA Specialist Location: Middletown, NY, United StatesDate Posted: Nov 11, 2024 Share: share to e-mail Apply Now Save JobSaved Description Location: Middletown, NY Pay Rate: $17.80 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. Additional Functional/Organizational Support: + Establishes and maintains effective communication and relationships with assigned programs/services. + Serve on agency-wide committees as assigned. Qualifications & Attributes: + 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). Education and Experience: + 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 Physical Characteristics: + Must be capable to sit or stand in front of a computer for long-periods of time. + Work alongside co-workers within 3 feet. Access: Supports For Living is an EEO employer-EEO, AAE, M/F/D/V Share: mail Apply Now