Position Summary: Develop, implement and oversee quality assurance and regulatory compliance strategies with regard to program-related licensing standards.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement and oversee quality assurance and regulatory compliance strategies by Department with regard to established licensing regulations as they pertain respectively.
- Initiate development of standard operating procedures for monitoring and auditing of program performance by department.
- Lead the design of monitoring programs to ensure Consumer progress and safety.
- Identify training and educational needs regarding departmental personnel and make recommendations.
- Develop and monitor programs to ensure compliance with (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) HIPAA regulations and OPWDD, or other applicable funding entities regulations.
- Identify and rank areas at risk of non-compliance and recommend strategies to address such issues.
- Develop systems and relationships to support auditing activities in collaboration with the compliance officer; organize panels of experts to assist in reviews and analysis.
- Identify and report general compliance issues that may arise through the work process; write and revise standard operating procedures.
- Review technical publications, articles and abstracts to stay abreast of current regulations and trends, ensure appropriate actions are taken to incorporate necessary revision into workplace environment.
- Develop monthly progress reports by department, add comparisons by previous monthly report and submit to the Executive Director by the first of the following month.
- Consumer Incidents: manage, and oversee appropriate documentation, report to oversight agencies as required, incidents, and conduct monthly incident review committee meetings, and filing.
- Ensure presence on-site during program licensing audits, obtain information for auditors as requested, and attend exit conferences.
- Answer audit deficiencies, write Plan of Corrective Action, and ensure program compliance to such plans.
- Research state regulations and compliance guidelines; and knowledgeable in best practices. D
- Document quality assurance activities with internal reporting, audits, and project summaries.
- Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein
Qualifications:
Qualifications: Possesses at minimum, a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited program and have at least 6 years of related work experience. A Master’s degree in a related field may be substituted for 2 of the required experience.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited program
- At least 6 years of related work experience
- Master's degree in a related field (may substitute for 2 years of required experience)
- Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and OPWDD or applicable funding entity regulations
- Experience developing and implementing SOPs, monitoring programs, and auditing processes
- Experience managing consumer incident documentation, reporting, and incident review committees
- Ability to write Plans of Corrective Action and respond to audit deficiencies
- Experience preparing compliance reports and presenting to executive leadership
What We Do
EIHAB Human Services is a multilingual, multicultural nonprofit organization dedicated to serving children and adults with developmental disabilities. The organization provides compassionate, person-centered support and specialized services for individuals with intellectual disabilities, dual diagnosis, and complex behavioral health needs. By focusing on empowerment and a moral mandate to serve those in need, EIHAB helps individuals achieve self-reliance and live fulfilling lives.
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