Risk Assessment Supervisor - Job# 630

North County Regional•Chatsworth, CA

6d•Hybrid

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. It is located in the San Fernando Valley within Contract Administration/Risk Assessment. The supervisor represents the agency at statewide Risk Management, Assessment and Planning (RMAP) meetings and facilitates internal RMAP meetings and interdepartmental work groups. The role develops and monitors a Risk Management & Mitigation Plan that meets Department of Developmental Services (DDS) requirements, tracks special incident reporting and Medi-Cal claim report compliance, coordinates with licensing, protective services, and law enforcement agencies, and supports staff on complex risk assessment issues. It also oversees special incident report follow-up, training, documentation, trend analysis, management reporting, and assigned staff selection, training, direction, and evaluation. The typical qualifying background is a bachelor’s degree in a related field and five years of related professional experience; a related master’s degree may substitute for three years of experience. A valid California driver’s license and transportation, or an acceptable substitute, are required. The position is exempt and offers a regular salary of $87,660.98–$118,342.34 per year. Most positions are offered a hybrid-remote option.

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.
A valid California driver’s license and transportation, or an acceptable substitute.
A qualifying combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge and skills; a typical qualification is a bachelor’s degree in a related field plus five years of related professional experience.

Nice To Haves

A master’s degree in a related field may substitute for three years of experience.

Responsibilities

Represent the agency at quarterly statewide RMAP meetings with Mission Analytics, DDS, and other Regional Centers.
Facilitate internal RMAP meetings to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and DDS standards.
Facilitate interdepartmental work groups to develop standard practices for handling different types of 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, 30-day reporting and outcomes, and 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 and develop management reports.
Identify Risk Mitigation planning needs and follow up with staff and teams to monitor actions and identify training needs.
Select, train, direct, and evaluate assigned staff.
Represent the unit and/or agency in risk-management communications and collaboration with DDS, service providers, and community and government agencies.

Benefits

Health insurance plans, with an employer contribution toward selected plan costs.
Dental insurance, including an employer-paid DMO plan and a PPO option with a low employee monthly contribution.
Pre-tax flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
No-cost life, accidental death and disability, and long-term disability insurance for employees.
No-cost vision plan for employees and eligible dependents.
CalPERS defined-benefit retirement plan for eligible employees.
457 and 403(b) deferred compensation plans.
Participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Accrued vacation, sick time, education time, wellness time, and sabbatical time.
12 paid holidays per year.
Professional development opportunities and career paths into entry-level management positions.