Quality Assurance Specialist - Employment Services

Amity Foundation•Los Angeles, CA

20d•$23 - $25

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Specialist will ensure that Amity Foundation complies with its external/internal regulatory and legal requirements as well as policies, procedures, and bylaws. The Quality Assurance Specialist will assist and provide support to Los Angeles, Vista and CTR campuses as well as taking a supporting role with CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) and other accreditation means.

Requirements

One year of paraprofessional experience.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Service or related field.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and widely supported internet browsers.
The ability to communicate with and relate to a diverse group of people including students, community, and other staff.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Extensive knowledge of office management systems and procedures.
Ability to maintain confidential information.
Ability to operate general office equipment.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing services to low-income individuals in a community setting with criminal justice, homeless or at-risk populations.
Knowledge of homeless services and resources is preferred

Responsibilities

Monitor compliance and ensure that contract compliance is embedded throughout Amity programs state-wide.
Reviewing CARF standards and identifying updates and changes. Translate standards and evidence of compliance into practical behaviors or practice.
Identify gaps in programs self-reported vs actual compliance with state, federal and accrediting agency standards.
Take a supporting role in preparing and monitoring certification and recertification processes.
Coordinate Continuing Quality Assurance committees and sub-committees across all campuses.
Participate in regular status meetings with compliance department to conduct on-going assessments of survey readiness, assist with corrective action plans, implementation, and evaluations.
Support Continuous Quality Improvement process with continuous implementation of quality improvement.
Maintain updated CARF, ADA, regulatory knowledge.
Create and monitor output measurement and other necessary reports as it pertains to compliance and accreditation.
Internal and external audit preparation and support. Spot checking and file reviews. Generating audit reports, findings and creating corrective action plans and monitoring progress.
Travel to Amity campuses across CA and AZ.
Attending compliance conferences as needed to stay abreast of changes and expand knowledge.
Other duties as assigned.