Quality Improvement Specialist

Description Make a Meaningful Impact as a Quality Improvement Specialist

Do you enjoy making a difference and driving positive change? Do you have hands‑on or direct care experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, and/or mental health diagnoses—and a strong commitment to high‑quality care? Join Devereux Pocono as a
Quality Improvement Specialist
and help ensure excellence in the services we provide. In this role, you will collaborate with the Quality team and leadership to support continuous improvement efforts and achieve strong outcome measures.

• Pay: $22-25 hour (based on experience)
• 2K sign on bonus
• Flexible schedules to support work/life balance
• Tuition assistance and student loan repayment through our
  ASCEND Program
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• Comprehensive benefits package (mydevereuxbenefits.org)
• Access to supportive resources nationwide
• A collaborative team environment dedicated to meaningful work

Located in Newfoundland, PA, Devereux Pocono provides programs and services for children and adults with developmental disabilities.

• Collect and analyze treatment data, behavioral trends, and incident reports
• Identify patterns (e.g., recurring behaviors, compliance gaps) and share insights with the Quality Management Director
• Conduct pre-inspection site visits and support audit readiness, regulatory compliance, and safety activities (including fire drills and required inspections)
• Support continuous quality improvement initiatives using data tools such as Power BI and QCG dashboards
• Complete Certified Investigator training requirements

Devereux is proud to offer ASCEND – the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers – the career guidance, one-on‑one coaching, skills and financial assistanceyou need to reach your full potential. This program includestuition and student loan repayment!

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• A high school diploma with additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Healthcare Administration, or a related field preferred

• At least 1 year of experience supporting individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, autism, and/or mental health diagnoses
• At least 1 year of experience in healthcare quality management related functions, including direct care experience.

• Strong understanding of healthcare systems, quality improvement principles, and regulatory standards
• Proficiency in data collection and analysis abilities using computer applications
• Ability to adapt quickly, manage multiple priorities, and make sound independent decisions

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year.

Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.

With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care.

At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission‑driven, people‑first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high‑quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals…