QUALITY AND COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST

Apis Services Inc•Woodridge, IL

7h•$0 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Abraxas Youth and Family Services, we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life. We’re seeking compassionate, dedicated professionals who are looking for more than a paycheck. We’re looking for individuals who want to make a difference, build rewarding careers, and become part of a team committed to helping others succeed. Whether you’re beginning your career, changing professions, or bringing years of experience, we provide the training, support, and opportunities needed to help you thrive. For more than 30 years, Abraxas Youth and Family Services has been dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and support. Our employees play a vital role in helping individuals achieve greater independence, confidence, and success while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice. Every day, our team members make a meaningful impact by supporting people in reaching their goals and living their best lives.

Requirements

Associate's degree or 60 college credits in social sciences, healthcare or related field and five years related experience OR Bachelor's degree in social sciences, healthcare or related field and three years related experience.
Knowledge of the principles and use of tools used for data collection, data analysis, and performance improvement.
Knowledge of applicable licensing (e.g., DHS, OHS, TDFPS), contractual (e.g., MD DJS, CO DYC), accreditation (e.g., JC) standards.
Knowledge of the principles and practices related to the residential treatment of delinquent and dependent youth.
Ability to formulate and/or revise policies that meet licensing, contractual, and accreditation standards.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in written form, with a diverse group of people including regulatory agency representatives, employees, clients, governing body members, and the general public.
At least twenty-one (21) years of age
Must have a valid Driver's License
Physical exam that includes TB and drug testing.
Must pass both federal and state background checks which screen for crimes including, but not limited to drug related crimes, violent crimes, sexual abuse, domestic violence, child abuse, and repeated misdemeanors.
Satisfactory completion of background screening and applicable pre-employment checks, including but not limited to employment and/or personal reference and driving records.
Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

Nice To Haves

Compassionate
Dependable
Patient
Team-Oriented
Service-Focused
Professional
Positive
Committed to Helping Others

Responsibilities

Prepare for and coordinate all licensing inspections, contractual reviews, and accreditation surveys.
Act as internal liaison and contact person for all licensing, contractual, and accreditation representatives.
Coordinate development of and submit all action plans to address licensing, contractual, and accreditation citations or areas of non-compliance; monitor the implementation of action plans to verify compliance.
Review revisions to policies to verify they meet licensing, contractual, and accreditation requirements; maintain the policy and procedure manual for the facility.
Function as the HIPAA Compliance Officer for the facility.
Prepare meeting agendas, coordinates meetings, maintains meeting minutes, and develops other documentation related to on-going monitoring and evaluation of the program.
Collect and maintain data for licensing, contractual & accreditation standards and performance improvement.
Prepare reports, data displays, charts, graphs, and other illustrations to support data collection, data analysis, and performance improvement.
Provide technical assistance and education to facility staff on licensing, contractual, and accreditation standards, including as-needed in-service training regarding the implementation of licensing, contractual, and accreditation standards.
Support the Abraxas philosophy and mission and promotes the Seven Key Principles of care.