Quality Assurance Coordinator

MTC Corrections•San Diego, TX

1d•$24•Onsite

About The Position

At the Ernestine Glossbrenner Unit in San Diego, Texas , our foundation is based upon the philosophies of caring about others, giving back, and making a social impact. We provide a safe and secure working environment for our staff while helping an at-risk population receive the treatment necessary for success on their road back to a healthy, productive life. Position Summary: Reports to the program director. Performs advanced administrative support and procedures related to substance abuse treatment programs. Work involves disseminating information; maintaining filing systems; and performing administrative support work in compliance with Management & Training Corporation (MTC) and Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) directives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE).
Two (2) years full-time, wage-earning substance abuse treatment experience. Each year of experience in excess of the required two (2) years may be substituted for thirty (30) semester hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis.
Must possess current valid licensure as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) or current certification as a Certified Criminal Justice Professional (CCJP) by the Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals, and current valid licensure as Qualified Credentialed Counselor (QCC) licensed to conduct counseling in a treatment environment.
Must maintain valid licensure or certification for continued employment in the position.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.
Must complete Correctional Awareness Training (CAT) prior to inmate contact.
Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements and pass an annual background check, both of which must be approved by Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

Responsibilities

Performs complex technical assistance work; implements quality assurance utilization review procedures; and responds to inquiries regarding technical program and administrative rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Assists in monitoring, reviewing, interpreting, and evaluating quality of services; assists in compiling and analyzing data and preparing reports; and makes recommendations for improvements to treatment services.
Conducts quarterly and on-going self-monitoring utilizing approved self-monitoring plan and contract minimum compliance standards. Works with program director to submit quarterly performance measures report.
Prepares, edits, and distributes correspondence, reports, forms, and other documents; prepares, interprets, and disseminates information concerning agency programs and procedures; and develops, coordinates, and maintains record keeping and filing systems.
Assists program director with developing clearly defined goals, outputs and measurable outcomes directly related to the program objectives.
Assists program director in tracking and evaluating achievement of outcomes.
Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed; provide regular feedback to staff regarding social skills procedures and intervention techniques.
Maintain accountability of staff, inmates and property; adhere to safety practices.
It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.