Quality Assurance Specialist

Lifepath • Sellersville, PA

129d • $0 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

LifePath, a provider of community and residential services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist. This role involves ensuring staff provide proper supervision and adhere to LifePath policies and procedures in residential group homes. The specialist will also conduct trainings, administer medications, and cover shifts as needed. The position requires visiting residential group homes in Montgomery and Bucks county areas.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the field of developmental disabilities
• Have working knowledge and understanding of the licensing standards for Chapter 6400
• At least 18 years of age
• Valid Driver's license with 3-year clean driving record
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to read and comprehend English language to understand work assignments, LifePath policies and procedures, and perform job safely.

Responsibilities

• Ensure staff are actively providing the level of supervision required in program plans, implementing individuals’ ISPs and protocol as written and addressing any current health and safety issues.
• Ensure overall quality of residential facilities by conducting random house monitoring as scheduled by the Director, which may include overnight checks.
• Review Medication Administration Records.
• Quiz staff on ISPs and protocols. Provide training when necessary.
• Provide support to staff by responding to and resolving any concerns staff reports to them during their visit. Report any concerns regarding health and safety of the individuals to the Associate Directors and/or on call EIM.
• Assist on call supervisor with training fill in and agency staff. Assist on call with crisis management.
• Complete monitoring reports and review with staff at the end of each visit. Submit reports to the Director at weekly meeting. Submit training documentation to the training department.
• Communicate and interact effectively and tactfully with the consumer, visitors, families, peers and supervisors.
• Take required trainer classes for Fire Safety, Medication Observer and Trainer, and others that the Director may require to train staff.
• Attend monthly safety committee meetings.
• Accompany individuals and staff to emergency room when needed.
• Administer medications when needed and cover openings in schedules.
• Run monthly fire drills when directed by Director.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Prescription and TELADOC
• LOW ANNUAL DEDUCTIBLE
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Holiday Pay
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Employer PAID Short Term Disability
• Employer PAID Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance & Long Term Disability also available.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Service Recognition Benefit

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed