Role Summary: The Vice President, Quality Improvement and Compliance with the support of the Chief Executive Officer is responsible for assessing and supporting regulatory compliance and the quality of agency-wide service delivery systems. Additionally, they will oversee the Incident Management Systems and provide oversight of the Corporate Compliance Plan in accordance with Federal, State, and Agency standards. They will oversee accreditation measures for the Council on Quality and Leadership (CQL) and other special initiatives related to quality and compliance.

Role Requirements:

· Bachelor’s Degree required in human services, public administration, or related field.

· 10 years’ experience quality management and auditing including 5 years within the human services field.

· 3 years of supervisory experience.

· Extensive working knowledge of Microsoft applications

· Thorough knowledge of NYS OPWDD program operations and regulation.

• Must be able to display a high level of discretion and understand the sensitive nature of confidential employee information with superior emotional intelligence.
• Must complete training in CQL Personal Outcome Interviews and Measures

Role Responsibilities:

• Oversees Incident Review Committee (IRC) meetings and participates as an active member of the Safety Committee. Maintains calendar of future IRC meetings and prepare and distribute minutes for IRC meetings.
• Reviews all documents related to reportable incidents, communicates with and make recommendations to Vice Presidents/Directors, Investigators and Management, Tracks incidents and records follow-up on program recommendations and IRC recommendations.
• Communicates with all programs and OPWDD Incident Management Unit staff to ensure all qualifying incidents are entered into the Incident Report and Management Application (IRMA) and ensures IRMA is kept current and in compliance with all guidelines and regulations.
• Prepares trend reports and analyzes incidents and non-reportable occurrences agency wide.
• Collaborates with leadership to develop and implement agency-wide policies, procedures, and trainings to ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations and guidelines.
• Facilitates and performs an annual agency-wide risk assessment.
• Develops and provides ongoing training and technical support agency wide.
• Attends monthly Quality Assurance Task Force Meetings and Long Island Compliance Alliance.
• Conducts regular internal auditing and monitors procedures to identify and rectify any potential issues.
• Summarizes audit results and prepares and presents corporate compliance reports quarterly to the Corporate Compliance Committee. Attends all meetings (internal and external) related to QI and compliance.
• Monitors the Corporate Compliance Ethics Help Line ensuring that information reported is held in confidence and addressed promptly.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Ability to Relocate:

• Bohemia, NY 11716: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person