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