Quality Review Specialist (35 Hour) Hybrid #260402-5687HC-001

Introduction



Passionate about quality and advocacy?

DPH is seeking a Quality Review Specialist to ensure programs deliver safe, exceptional support for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

THE POSITION

The State of Connecticu t , Department of Public Health (DPH), is excited to invite motivated individuals to apply for the role of Quality Review Specialist.



This position will help support our Facility Licensing and Investigations Section (FLIS), which is part of the Healthcare Quality and Safety Branch. In this critical role, you will perform on-site inspections of Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICFs/IID) and other licensed facilities, ensuring they meet all federal and state compliance standards.

Please note: The candidates who is offered and accept a position with DPH Facility Licensing and Investigations Section must be free from conflicts of interest at the time of appointment and continuously thereafter in accordance with the CT Code of Ethics and complete all required trainings.



HIGHLIGHTS

• Location: Hartford, CT
• Work Schedule: Typically Monday - Friday
• Work Shift: Full-time, First Shift
• Work Hours: 35 hours per week
• Please note:
• Travel throughout the state is expected and a flexible schedule, including some off-hours, will be necessary
• Flexible/alternate schedules and some telework opportunities may be available
  
  

What We Can Offer You

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• Professional growth and development opportunities
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees
  
  
  

In This Role You Will

• Be responsible for in-person visits to ICF’s/IID and other facilities to conduct the survey process
• Investigate complaints and unusual occurrences
• Observe and evaluate quality of care, quality of life, and resident rights in accordance with regulatory requirements
• Prepare inspection reports and narrative reports.
• Monitor emergent situations in ICF’s/IID and other health care institutions (e.g. strike monitoring)
  
  
  

About Us
The Mission of the Department of Public Health (DPH) is to protect and improve the health and safety of the people of Connecticut by:

• Assuring the conditions in which people can be healthy
• Preventing disease, injury, and disability
• Promoting the equal enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health, which is a human right and a priority of the state.
  
  

DPH accomplishes this through the implementation of its Strategic Plan which outlines the actions that DPH is taking to accomplish its Mission.


Selection Plan

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Before You Apply

• Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
• Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.
• Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
• Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
• Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov .
• Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
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• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
• Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics .
  
  
  

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In the Departments of Developmental Services and Public Health this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in the evaluation and monitoring of programs and services for individuals with an intellectual disability or other related conditions.


EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Performs on-site inspections through reviewing, monitoring and evaluating programs and services;
• Observes individuals served and staff interactions and conducts interviews of staff, individuals served and family members or guardians;
• Interprets federal and state regulations regarding facilities under their jurisdiction;
• Prepares reports on facilities, programs and/or agency findings for compliance with pertinent federal and state regulations and communicates results;
• Maintains records of inspections and subsequent recommendations;
• Meets with providers in cases of non-compliance and suggests plans or correction as needed;
• Provides on-going consultation and technical assistance in relation to requirements and implementation of program standards;
• Investigates complaints regarding licensed or certified facilities, programs and agencies;
• Identifies situations of serious threat to individual health and/or safety and recommends corrective action;
• Assesses outstanding corrective actions and follow-up items;
• Conducts outreach to family members or guardians;
• Reviews and evaluates medical records, individual plans, case notes, legal and fiscal documents;
• Assists in the development of regulations, policies and standards for quality assurance;
• May research, analyze and contribute to the development and implementation of new quality measures and methods;
• May determine appropriateness of individual services and supports on an ongoing basis;
• May prepare data for legal proceedings regarding service quality to individuals served;
• May participate in administrative and legal proceedings;
• May coordinate team inspection procedures;
• Performs related duties as required.
  
  
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Knowledge of
• and ability to interpret and apply relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations
• principles and practices of inspection, evaluation, compliance and quality improvement;
• state policies and local ordinances;
• principles and practices of health inspectors and fire inspectors;
• modern methods of care, treatment and education of individuals served with an intellectual disability;
• Skills
• interpersonal skills;
• oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to
• perform inspections and individual reviews;
• utilize computer software;
• evaluate active treatment service.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications - General Experience
Six (6) years of experience in writing, implementing and/or evaluating individual client programs for individuals with an intellectual disability or other related conditions.


Minimum Qualifications - Special Experience
One (1) year of the General Experience must include experience on an interdisciplinary team addressing the residential, programmatic or educational needs of individuals with an intellectual disability or other related conditions.

NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of Supervising Developmental Services Worker 1 or Supervising Developmental Services Worker 2.


Minimum Qualifications - Substitutions Allowed

• College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (l5) semester hours equalling six (6) months of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
• A Master's degree in the behavioral sciences, child development, counseling, education, nursing, psychology or licensure as a Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience interpreting federal and state statutes and regulations pertaining to licensed facilities.
• Experience reviewing health facility records, making observations, and conducting interviews with individuals in a health care setting to evaluate compliance with standards of care or regulatory requirements.
• Experience with electronic medical records, MS Office and other databases.
• Experience writing technical reports.
• Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional or education and certification in a human services or closely related field.
  
  
  

Special Requirements

• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess a current Connecticut license for the appropriate disciplines.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
  
  
  
  

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.


ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.