Quality Improvement Specialist

Eckerd Connects • Denver, CO

2d

About The Position

Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others. Make more than a Living, Make a Difference. Eckerd Connects provides Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) services through contracts with the U.S. Department of Labor and local workforce boards, partnerships, and strategies to provide and create a career pathway for youth, adults, and dislocated workers. Training services include occupational skills training, customized training, on-the-job training, incumbent worker training, and transitional employment opportunities. We provide youth with development, academic instruction, career & technical education, and access to the 14 WIOA Youth Elements. We establish and develop relationships and networks with large and small employers and their intermediaries as well as develop, convene, or implement industry or sector partnerships.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited College or University or a combination of education and experience
• 3+ years of workforce development experience required.
• Possess knowledge of statutes, contract terms and Quality Management standards including data analytics process.
• Must have an appropriate and valid state driver’s license and be able to meet requirements for Eckerd’s Auto Insurance and be able to drive for business purposes.

Nice To Haves

• Previous QA experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner in the analysis of program quality and safety metrics to determine the need for QI intervention. These metrics include but are not limited to external QA, licensing and monitoring reports, internal QA reports and data on critical incidents, key performance indicators and other quality relevant measures to prepare reports, recommendations, and ensure compliance as required.
• Partner in the development and monitoring of QI initiatives providing subject matter expertise.
• Maintain project schedules, databases or other required tools that accurately and proactively document, track, evaluate and report assigned specialist or program tasks.
• Promote and advocate for improvements to the workforce system as related to the primary purpose of the Quality Management Plan.
• Contribute as a member of the Quality team to perform all functions, as necessary, through cross training and joint support to design and implement a quality management system that oversees sampling, satisfaction surveys, data collection, systems analysis, evaluation, and redesign to respond to the requirements of the Quality Management Plan.
• Provide accurate, professional representation of workforce development to community groups, including speaking engagements and other public relation functions, as designated.
• Monitor usage of automated tracking systems, analyze outcome data, and prepare reports.
• Review of program files.
• Monitoring of state systems.
• Data Validation and reporting.
• Scheduling of staff within career centers.
• Monthly monitoring review checklists.

Benefits

• Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 19 days of Paid Time Off the first year
• 11 paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability
• Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary term life insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
• PTO Exchange

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level