Risk Assessment Supervisor - Job #630

North County Regional•Chatsworth, CA

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 at statewide Risk Management, Assessment and Planning (RMAP) meetings; facilitates internal RMAP meetings and interdepartmental work groups; and develops and monitors a Risk Management & Mitigation Plan that meets DDS requirements. The role oversees special incident reporting and follow-up, regulatory compliance, staff and vendor training, program documentation, trend analysis, and management reporting. It also coordinates with licensing, protective services, law enforcement, DDS, service providers, and other 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, is 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, interpretation of 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 bachelor's degree in a related field plus five years of related professional experience.
A master's degree in a related field may substitute for three years of experience.
Valid California driver's license and transportation, or an acceptable substitute.

Responsibilities

Represent the agency at quarterly statewide RMAP meetings with Mission Analytics, DDS, and other Regional Centers.
Facilitate internal RMAP meetings to ensure the agency meets regulatory requirements and DDS standards.
Facilitate interdepartmental work groups to develop standard practices and internal processes for handling special incident reports and supporting the Risk Assessment unit and Case Management.
Develop a Risk Management & Mitigation Plan that meets DDS requirements; monitor and evaluate its 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, as well as 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 SIR follow-up, internal staff and vendor training, and Risk Assessment program documentation.
Review SIRs to identify trends and patterns and develop management reports.
Identify Risk Mitigation planning needs, follow up with staff and teams, monitor follow-up, and identify trends for training purposes.
Select, train, direct, and evaluate assigned staff.
Represent the unit and/or agency in risk-management communications and collaboration with DDS, service providers, and other community and government agencies.