Quality Assurance Specialist for OPWDD-funded Programs

The salary range for the position is $60,000-$65,000 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

• Conduct investigations of reportable incidents and serious notable incidents as assigned
• Complete written investigatory reports and manage all required correspondences to outside entities as assigned
• Conduct site visits and internal audits of all agency programs, to ensure program operations are current and consistent with regulatory
  mandates
• Support internal audit process to ensure compliance with NY State regulations.
• Generate internal audit reports
• Assist with internal billing and claiming audits of program records
• Conduct agency orientation training
• Assist with coordinating and scheduling trainings agency wide
• Assist with tracking for Regulatory Trainings
• Assist with curriculum for Regulatory Trainings
• Conduct agency wide trainings on SCIP-R, First Aid, CPR, OSHA, Client Rights, Identification of Abuse/Neglect and Incident Reporting and
  HIPAA
• Identify areas of concern regarding compliance and investigations, and work with Department Directors to create systems to address these
  concerns
• Rotate being on call during off hours to ensure incidents are reported and managed in an effective and timely manner
• When on call, responsible for monitoring incidents in IRMA at a minimum twice daily
• Maintain current investigation certification and any other required certificates
• Maintain individual/family confidentiality
• Commitment to company values and adherence to policies
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors and/or senior management

Qualifications & Work Experience

Qualifications are subject to change in accordance with government regulations.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Service Field and/or extensive knowledge of OPWDD Regulations and Quality Assurance experience
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Good organizational skills
• Working knowledge of 624 regulations
• Knowledge of OPWDD regulations
• Valid Driver’s license

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.

QSAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Mission-Oriented. Results-Driven. Collaborative. Passionate. We Are QSAC.
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To apply: Please send resumes to jobs@qsac.com