UIR Specialist

RHA Health Services, LLC • Cherry Hill, AR

10d

About The Position

The UIR Specialist investigates incidents involving individuals served, following New Jersey DDD and agency guidelines. The role helps ensure compliance with regulations governing programs and provides technical assistance to program staff. The Specialist reports to the UIR Team Lead and has no supervisory responsibilities.

The position involves receiving and reviewing incident reports, investigating suspected abuse and other incidents, notifying state agencies and relevant parties, and completing follow-up reports to close incidents in UIRMS. It also includes coordinating investigations with Human Resources, supporting quality assurance and regulatory compliance, and implementing crisis intervention protocols identified in individuals’ treatment plans.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 15 pounds and pull a minimum of 10 pounds; regularly required to lift 10 pounds.
• Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop.
• Must regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; regularly stand and walk.
• Must demonstrate CPR proficiency from floor level, including working on hands and knees, bending, standing, and lifting.
• Vision requirements include close, distance, and peripheral vision.
• Must be able to talk and hear.
• Pre-employment screening includes criminal background checks, registry checks, drug testing, education verification, and other credentialing based on position requirements. Proof of employment history or references may be required.
• For positions requiring driving, proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and a vehicle is required if providing transportation for individuals.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with the intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) population.

Responsibilities

• Receive, review, and detail initial incidental reports.
• Investigate incidents and report findings to the state licenser, appropriate company personnel, and external contacts.
• Participate in all stages of investigations concerning suspected abuse by team members, parents, and others.
• Contact state reporting agencies immediately.
• Review pending UIRs and notify the Division if further action is needed.
• Complete follow-up reports to close incidents in UIRMS.
• Implement crisis intervention programs and protocols identified in an individual’s treatment plan.
• Support the integration and implementation of quality assurance policies and procedures, state-specific regulatory requirements, contract stipulations, and accreditation standards.
• Coordinate completion of investigations in collaboration with the Human Resources team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Payactiv early access to earned wages before payday.
• Employee perks and discount program.
• Paid time off for full-time employees.
• Health insurance for full-time employees.
• 401(k) retirement savings program.
• Physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing programs.
• Chronic disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes for qualifying employees.
• Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED