What are the responsibilities and job description for the Risk Manager position at Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services?
Title: Risk Manager
State Role Title: Compliance/Safety Officer IV
Hiring Range: Starting Pay from $60,000 - $80,000 per year
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location: Comm Ctr for Child & Adoles
Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/ccca/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Risk Manager is a professional level position under the general direction of the Executive Director. This individual is responsible for directing the overall administration, management, and supervision of the following hospital-wide programs: Risk Management/Claims Management, Occupational and Patient Safety, and Emergency Management. Serve as the facility’s backup investigator for alleged abuse/neglect, primary investigator for all Peer to Peer and other Center event reviews, and other administrative reviews as assigned by the Facility Director. Responsible for all outside reporting of serious patient injuries and other major events etc. Acts as Center liaison for American Heart Association, Instructor Trainer and coordinator. Directs and supervises the activities of the Center’s Information Center/Front Desk.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of State and Federal Policy, Procedures, Rules and Regulations regarding Hospital Risk Management, Human Rights, Occupational Safety, NFPA Regulations, Life Safety Code, and Hospital Emergency Management 2) Ability to collect, interpret, manipulate, and present data, 3) Good investigative techniques, organizational skills, writing and interviewing skills are essential, 4) Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in written form with a variety of individuals from a variety of professional backgrounds, 5) Individual must have the ability to write, clearly, concisely and in an extremely organized manner, 6) Extensive administrative and clinical knowledge base, 7) High degree of independent initiative and decision-making, 8) Teaching/training skills, 9) Must be able to function independently; assess and plan an effective investigation, l0) Must possess moderate skill in the use of computers.
Additional Considerations
Experience in Hospital Risk, Safety, and Emergency Management Science, Data Collection, Evaluation, Manipulation and Presentation, Investigative Process and Report Writing, Program Planning / Evaluation and Supervision.
Bachelor Degree in Professional Health or Safety Related Field.
Experience in Risk Management, Quality Management, Occupational Safety and Health Field.
Supervisory Experience.
Master's Degree or Professional Certification in Relative Field.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Applicants must list all relevant experience that you wish to be considered for this position. Applicants will be provided confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. A fingerprint-based criminal history check and reference checks are required for the selected candidate for this position. Under Virginia Code
Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor with the Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS, to get their Certificate of Disability. To obtain a Certificate of Disability go to: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019.
Contact Information
Name: John Lee
Phone: 540-290-7795
Email: john.lee@dbhds.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
State Role Title: Compliance/Safety Officer IV
Hiring Range: Starting Pay from $60,000 - $80,000 per year
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location: Comm Ctr for Child & Adoles
Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/ccca/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Risk Manager is a professional level position under the general direction of the Executive Director. This individual is responsible for directing the overall administration, management, and supervision of the following hospital-wide programs: Risk Management/Claims Management, Occupational and Patient Safety, and Emergency Management. Serve as the facility’s backup investigator for alleged abuse/neglect, primary investigator for all Peer to Peer and other Center event reviews, and other administrative reviews as assigned by the Facility Director. Responsible for all outside reporting of serious patient injuries and other major events etc. Acts as Center liaison for American Heart Association, Instructor Trainer and coordinator. Directs and supervises the activities of the Center’s Information Center/Front Desk.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of State and Federal Policy, Procedures, Rules and Regulations regarding Hospital Risk Management, Human Rights, Occupational Safety, NFPA Regulations, Life Safety Code, and Hospital Emergency Management 2) Ability to collect, interpret, manipulate, and present data, 3) Good investigative techniques, organizational skills, writing and interviewing skills are essential, 4) Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in written form with a variety of individuals from a variety of professional backgrounds, 5) Individual must have the ability to write, clearly, concisely and in an extremely organized manner, 6) Extensive administrative and clinical knowledge base, 7) High degree of independent initiative and decision-making, 8) Teaching/training skills, 9) Must be able to function independently; assess and plan an effective investigation, l0) Must possess moderate skill in the use of computers.
Additional Considerations
Experience in Hospital Risk, Safety, and Emergency Management Science, Data Collection, Evaluation, Manipulation and Presentation, Investigative Process and Report Writing, Program Planning / Evaluation and Supervision.
Bachelor Degree in Professional Health or Safety Related Field.
Experience in Risk Management, Quality Management, Occupational Safety and Health Field.
Supervisory Experience.
Master's Degree or Professional Certification in Relative Field.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Applicants must list all relevant experience that you wish to be considered for this position. Applicants will be provided confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. A fingerprint-based criminal history check and reference checks are required for the selected candidate for this position. Under Virginia Code
- 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers, persons who have been convicted of specific “barrier” crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending “barrier” charges.
Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor with the Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS, to get their Certificate of Disability. To obtain a Certificate of Disability go to: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019.
Contact Information
Name: John Lee
Phone: 540-290-7795
Email: john.lee@dbhds.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Salary : $60,000 - $80,000