Quality Assurance Specialist

Position: Quality Assurance Specialist ( $55,000 - $58,000 a year)
# Quality Assurance Specialist ( $55,000 - $58,000 a year)
Hot Job## Overview Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education  Level4 Year Degree

Travel Percentage None## Description
** Salary**$55,000 - $58,000 a year

The Quality Assurance Compliance Coordinator is responsible to:
* Assure programs are in compliance with state and federal regulations and DDCN quality expectations;
* Develop and implement quality assurance procedures for all Everas programs
* Direct QA survey reviews and develop all DDCN QA review formats
* Review, Monitor and Report on agency accidents/incidents
* Develops quality improvement trainings
* Leads agency investigations
* Ensure agency compliance with policies, contracts and licensing
** RESPONSIBILITIES:
*** Assess, develop and implement agency-wide quality assurance and compliance programs that ensures the implementation and continued delivery of effective client programs and services;
* Assist in the development of DDCN policies and procedures;
* Assist in assessing and developing training/quality assurance/compliance needs and curriculum for staff of all levels to ensure delivery of quality services;
* Chair and coordinate CQI Committee
* Develop and coordinate QA team;
* Coordinate follow-up and maintain tracking system for Accident/Incident Reports;
* Develop and maintain training modules;
* Develop and manage agency conferences, workshops, training programs and continuing education;
* Develop and conduct/supervise outreach programs;
* Develop and implement training for outside agencies as appropriate;
* Ensure all policies and procedures are implemented in agency programs;
* Ensure that quality and professionalism of all agency programs are maintained;
* Ensure all programs operate so that they reflect DDCN's philosophy and ensure that are Core Values are being maintained;
* Develop and maintain effective communication and positive working relationships with staff;
* Adhere to all Federal, State, Local codes, rules and regulations as they pertain to licensing, certification and ongoing operation of agency programs.## Qualifications
** POSITION REQUIREMENTS
*** Masters Degree or equivalent training and experience in Human Services;
* Minimum three years experience in supervising professional staff in a Human Services agency;
* Experience developing and implementing policies and procedures for program services;
* Experience with DD Licensing;
* Experience with the DD population preferred;

Valid Nebraska State driver's license.