Risk Assessment Supervisor - Job #630

North LA County Regional Center (NLACRC)•Los Angeles, CA

6d•$87,661 - $118,342

About The Position

The Risk Assessment Supervisor plans, coordinates, and directs the Risk Assessment program. The position receives policy direction from the Contract Administrator and provides general supervision to assigned Specialists and support staff. The supervisor represents the agency in statewide Risk Management, Assessment and Planning (RMAP) meetings and coordinates internal meetings and cross-department work groups to meet regulatory requirements and DDS standards. The role develops and monitors a Risk Management & Mitigation Plan, tracks completion of special incident reports and 30-day reporting and outcomes, and monitors agency compliance with Medi-Cal claim reports. The role coordinates with licensing, protective services, and law enforcement agencies on investigations; consults on complex risk assessment issues; supervises special incident report follow-up, training, and program documentation; analyzes incident trends; and develops management reports. The supervisor also selects, trains, directs, and evaluates assigned staff and represents the unit or agency in risk-related collaboration with DDS, service providers, and community and government agencies. A typical qualification is a bachelor's degree in a related field and five years of related professional experience. A master's degree in a related field may substitute for three years of experience. A valid California driver's license and transportation, or an acceptable substitute, are required. This is an exempt position with a salary range of $87,660.98–$118,342.34.

Requirements

Knowledge of developmental disabilities, case management, DDS regulations, the Lanterman Act, service standards, administrative and direct service provision, quality assurance methods, Regional Center internal and/or community programs, electronic records management, and management and supervision principles.
Skills in new program development and training, interpreting regulatory requirements, special incident investigation, information analysis, and report development.
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to or likely to provide the required knowledge and skills.
A typical qualification is a B.A. in a related field plus five years of related professional experience.
A master's degree in a related field may be substituted for three years of experience.
A valid California driver's license and transportation, or an acceptable substitute.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and direct the Risk Assessment program.
Represent the agency at quarterly statewide Risk Management, Assessment and Planning (RMAP) meetings with Mission Analytics, DDS, and other Regional Centers.
Facilitate internal RMAP meetings and departmental work groups to meet regulatory requirements and DDS standards, establish standard practices for handling special incident reports, and support Case Management.
Develop a Risk Management & Mitigation Plan that meets DDS requirements; monitor and evaluate plan components, ensure timely compliance, and adjust the plan as needed.
Track and monitor timely completion of special incident reports and 30-day reporting and outcomes, and monitor agency compliance with Medi-Cal claim reports.
Coordinate and communicate with licensing, protective services, and law enforcement agencies regarding investigations; consult with staff on complex risk assessment issues.
Supervise special incident report follow-up, internal staff and vendor training, and Risk Assessment program documentation.
Review special incident reports to identify trends and patterns, develop management reports, identify risk mitigation planning needs, and follow up with staff and teams.
Select, train, direct, and evaluate assigned staff.
Represent the unit or agency in risk-management communications and collaboration with DDS, service providers, and community and government agencies.