The salary range for the position is $55k-$60k Annually

Job Summary :

QSAC is looking for a dedicated and organized Quality Assurance Specialist to join our Quality Assurance team! You will be responsible for conducting internal audits of OWPDD-funded programs, investigations, fire drills and providing training to staff as needed.

If you have a strong understanding of OPWDD regulations, have training from the Justice Center as an investigator, are a SCIP-R and / or American Red Cross CPR instructor and enjoy supporting people with autism, then this could be a meaningful role for you.

Responsibilities

Program Supports

• Ensure documentation of services provided are accurate and within OPWDD and Medicaid regulations
• Work with program staff to address any audit findings and improve documentation and procedures
• Provide plans for improvement to supervisors and programs in a timely manner

Investigations

• Conduct investigations into incidents under OPWDD 624 regulations and employee accidents / injures
• Interview staff in accordance with Justice Center and OPWDD guidelines for investigations
• Complete OPWDD 149 Investigative Reports in a timely manner

General

• Ensure health, safety & welfare of individuals through understanding of rights and regulations
• May be required to report to alternate work locations (e.g. Day Programs, Residential Programs, etc.)
• Maintain individual / family confidentiality
• Attend all trainings and in services provided
• Commitment to company values and adherence to policies

Qualifications & Work Experience

• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required
• 2 years’ work experience in OPWDD-funded Quality Assurance capacity preferred
• Justice Center Investigative Training preferred
• Strong writing skills required
• CPR / First Aid and SCIP-R trainer certifications preferred
• Strong computer literacy skills required
• Ability to safely assist lifting individuals of various weights & 20 lb items
• Must be able to communicate effectively with others and individuals served
• Valid driver’s license in good standing required
• Flexibility and collaboration is essential

Mission :

QSAC is a New York City and Long Island based nonprofit that supports children and adults with autism, together with their families, in achieving greater independence, realizing their future potential, and contributing to their communities in a meaningful way by offering person-centered services.

QSAC pursues this mission through direct services that provide a supportive and individualized setting for children and adults with autism to improve their communication, socialization, academic, and functional skills.

Benefits

Our benefits go beyond health and retirement. You will be joining a passionate community of professionals and staff who support each other in a challenging and rewarding work culture.

• Competitive salary
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance have very low out of pocket costs (for FT staff)
• Medical can be as low as $1 dollar per paycheck / $26 dollars a year for full medical coverage ( for FT staff)
• Generous Paid Time Off policy (for full time staff) Start with 20 days annually
• Group Life Insurance and Long Term Disability (for FT staff)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (for FT staff)
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
• 403(b) Retirement with Employer Match
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Qualifications are subject to change in accordance with government regulations.
• We adhere to all strict COVID guidelines at all of our programs and sites.
• This description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis.

It does not exclude other duties as assigned.

Last updated : 2024-05-24