Quality Assurance Specialist - NJ (Division of Developmental Disabilities)

Eihab Human Services•Howell Township, NJ

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Specialist is a professional in the field of behavioral health who will provide a system of continuing quality improvement for the agency’s programs and its employees. The Quality Assurance Specialist will ensure EIHAB’s compliance with accrediting bodies and funding sources (DDD and OOL) and EIHAB’s policy and procedures. This position will assist in the identification and presentation of outcome measures, participate in the design, execution, and analysis of evaluation measures and training data; and participate in Pre-Service and other in-house training. The Quality Assurance Specialist serves as a member of EIHAB’s Continuous Quality Improvement Committee. The Quality Assurance Specialist is responsible for monitoring and overseeing program compliance and ensures that services are rendered in accordance with all safety regulations, federal and state regulations, agency, and corporate polices. The Quality Assurance is required to cooperate with the Office of Licensing and Department of Human Services staff during inspections and investigations. The Quality Assurance Specialist is required to report unusual incidents as outlined in Division Circular #14 and EIHAB policies. Performs other duties as deemed necessary for the agency.

Requirements

Employees must be 21 years of age
Candidates must be willing to travel to our different group homes located in Somerset, Burlington, Bergen, Monmouth, Ocean, and Middlesex Counties
Valid Driver’s license, plus three years driving history and a driving record in good standing
Ability to read, write, and communicate well
Ability to document in the individual’s charts and treatment plans required
Ability to do simple math required
All staff must be able to complete Crisis Management Training and implement Crisis Management techniques when needed at all times
Successfully completes and demonstrates proficiency in all required trainings including, but not limited to DDD Modules of Medication Administration, Shifting Expectations: Changes in Perception, Life Experience, and Services, Prevention Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation, Working with Families and CPR/First Aid within 90 days of hire
Successfully completes training in agency approved procedure for handling life-threatening emergencies/Danielle’s Law and HIPPA training prior to working directly with the consumers
Maintains current CPR/First Aid and Mantoux requirements
Must agree to have their name checked against the Central Registry for Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities and submit to a background check

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree preferred in psychology, social work, special education with two years experience in a behavioral healthcare setting
Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel a plus
Knowledge of current principles and practices of behavioral healthcare, specific to the developmentally disabled population
Individual Disability Supports: 2 years (Preferred)
DDD: 2 years (Preferred)
Quality assurance: 1 year (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Monitoring and overseeing program compliance
Ensuring services are rendered in accordance with all safety regulations, federal and state regulations, agency, and corporate polices
Cooperating with the Office of Licensing and Department of Human Services staff during inspections and investigations
Reporting unusual incidents as outlined in Division Circular #14 and EIHAB policies
Assisting in the identification and presentation of outcome measures
Participating in the design, execution, and analysis of evaluation measures and training data
Participating in Pre-Service and other in-house training