What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Specialist position at LifePath, Inc.?
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have be at least 18 years of age; HS Diploma/GED - Minimum 2 years' experience in the field of IDD; Have working knowledge and understanding of the licensing standards for Chapter 6400; Driver's license with a clean 3 year driving record and the ability to lift 50 pounds.
Job Summary:
During visits to residential programs, the Quality Assurance Specialist will ensure all staff are providing supervision to the individuals and following LifePath policies and procedures. Will provide trainings, administer medications, and cover shifts as needed
- Ensure staff is actively providing the level of supervision required in program plans, implementing individuals’ ISPs and protocol as written and addressing any current health and safety issues.
- Ensure overall quality of residential facilities by conducting random house monitoring as scheduled by the Director, which may include overnight checks.
- Review Medication Administration Records.
- Quiz staff on ISPs and protocols. Provide training when necessary.
- Provide support to staff by responding to and resolving any concerns staff reports to them during their visit. Report any concerns regarding health and safety of the individuals to the Associate Directors and/or on call EIM.
- Assist on call supervisor with training fill in and agency staff. Assist on call with crisis management.
- Complete monitoring reports and review with staff at the end of each visit. Submit reports to the Director at weekly meeting. Submit training documentation to the training department.
- Communicate and interact effectively and tactfully with the consumer, visitors, families, peers and supervisors.
- Take required trainer classes for Fire Safety, Medication Observer and Trainer, and others that the Director may require to train staff.
- Attend monthly safety committee meetings.
- Accompany individuals and staff to emergency room when needed.
- Administer medications when needed and cover openings in schedules.
- Run monthly fire drills when directed by Director.
Full time - 40 hours per week, 3 weekdays & EO Weekend and flexibility for an occasional overnight
EOE