Quality Improvement Specialist (37507,37508)
About The Position
To be considered for this position you must complete the state application and attach all required documents through the Montana State Careers site at www.statecareers.mt.gov The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Behavioral Health & Developmental Disability, Developmental Disabilities Program Community Services. This position performs quality assurance activities for services provided to persons with developmental disabilities including visits to residential group homes, individual residences and day service locations. Other responsibilities include: on-site visits to ensure health, safety, and quality of life for service recipients; monitors trends in incident management reports to prevent future occurrences; conducts screenings to select individuals for waiver service opportunities. Why Join DPHHS Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents. The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.
Requirements
- Knowledge of developmental disabilities resources and services.
- Knowledge of group mediation and problem resolution.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships by using tact and professionalism.
- Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, human services, special education or other education degree.
- Three years experience providing services to individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Other equivalent combinations of related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Nice To Haves
- Prefer education and experience with Applied Behavior Analysis.
Responsibilities
- performs quality assurance activities for services provided to persons with developmental disabilities including visits to residential group homes, individual residences and day service locations
- on-site visits to ensure health, safety, and quality of life for service recipients
- monitors trends in incident management reports to prevent future occurrences
- conducts screenings to select individuals for waiver service opportunities
Benefits
- healthcare coverage
- retirement plans
- paid vacation
- sick leave
- holidays
- work/life balance
- eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
