Position Summary: Under the general direction of the Director of Quality Supports, the Quality Supports Specialist will coordinate all aspects of EPIC LI and South Shore Guidance Center’s regulatory and compliance requirements utilizing auditing processes.
The primary function of this role will be to conduct internal OPWDD investigations.
Addition Essential Functions will be:
- Identify potential risk factors for programs, pertaining to operations, health and safety, physical plant, etc.
- Coordinate with Programs to ensure on-going compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulations and Agency policies and procedures
- Coordinates and conducts internal compliance reviews and fiscal audits by conducting quarterly site visits
- Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with all departments and employees
- Remain informed regarding current trends in the field of OPWDD, OMH, OSAS and DOH
- Maintain confidentiality of all related reports or issues
- Maintain detailed spreadsheets and databases on various Quality Management and Corporate Compliance activities
- Ensure all documents for follow up to audit recommendations are obtained
- Represent the agency at off-site meetings and trainings pertaining to Quality Management and Corporate Compliance issues and/or initiatives
- Work independently and within a team on special projects
- Willing to travel to Nassau and Suffolk County
Other Functions:
- Assist with the analysis and development of trends and risk reports for the Quality Supports Director
- Ensure all compliance issues and inquiries are investigated, and appropriate corrective measures are implemented in a timely manner
- Assist with preparation for staff training
- All other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Education: Bachelor's Degree preferred in related field Certification/ Valid NYS Driver's License
License:
Experience: Preferred 3+ years working knowledge in OPWDD/OMH related field, prior experience in a Compliance/Quality Management setting.
Knowledge, Skllls and Abllltles:
- Detail-oriented, multi-task capable and able lo work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business and professional literature, technical procedures/instructions, procedural manuals and governmental regulations.
Ability to conduct business correspondence.
Self-Starting and ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
Ability to influence people and build strong relationships with individuals & co-workers.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Strong skills in both verbal and written communication. Able to exchange information with other people concisely and accurately.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete and intangible variables in standardized situations.
Strong mathematical skills with the ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical solutions.
PC skills-Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).
Ability to travel locally within a reasonable lime period.
Ability to work a flexible schedule.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that are to be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable Individuals with disabilities lo perform the essential functions of the job. Employee(s) in this position must have the ability to:
Sit and stand for extended periods of time.
Heavy phone work on a dally basis and during peak business times in the year.
Speak so that others may understand at normal levels and on the telephone.
Walk, bend over, reach overhead, grasp, push, pull and move.
Lift and move items, equipment or otherwise weighing 30 lbs or more.
Able to lift and transfer an adult weighing 150lbs or more.
Work indoors in a standard, open space office environment and be in direct contact with other employees, individuals and the public.
Enter data in the computer and operate standard office equipment
See and read a computer screen.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
