• OPWDD Incident Management Investigator

    Hawthorne Foundation Inc. (Hawthorne, NY)


    OPWDD Incident Management Investigator JobID: 253

     

    + Position Type:

     

    Community/ Residential Manager

     

    + Date Posted:

     

    12/12/2024

     

    + Location:

     

    Clearbrook

     

    *NEW AND EXCITING NEWS! Hawthorne Foundation Inc. has implemented a generous SIGN-ON BONUS of $1500 for new full-time employees!*

    + $750– on completion of 3 months of employment

    + $750 -on completion of 6 months of employment

     

    Organization Profile: Hawthorne Foundation Inc. serves children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. Our educational, vocational and life skills programs are only a few of the programs available. We also offer parent training, recreational activities and crisis intervention.

     

    Mission: An Applied Behavior Analysis approach to lifelong quality educational, habilitative, vocational and recreational programs for individuals with autism and other intellectual disabilities.

     

    Vision: To foster independence, integration, individualization, and productivity while enhancing the quality of the lives for the people we serve. Our goal is to enable each and every individual to reach his/her maximum potential in the least restrictive environment by selecting and promoting educational practices that are grounded in research and science, in particular applied behavior analysis; and, to assist each individual with identifying and realizing his/her own goals.

     

    QUALIFICATION REQUIRED: BA/BS in related Human Services Field or licensure in medically related field required.

    EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

    Experience working within OPWDD programs required

     

    At least one (1) year of experience in conducting investigations involving OPWDD programs.

     

    Completion of approved Justice Center investigative training course

     

    Thorough knowledge of state regulations governing incident reporting (14 NYCRR Part 624 and 625, Article 20 of the Executive Law and Article 11 of the Social Services Law), Protection of Individual in Programs certified by OPWDD (Part 633 regulations), and the Justice Center PPSNA (Protection of People with Special Needs Act). Must have flexible hours and ability to work at multiple sites as needed.

    SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES (INCLUDED BUT NOT LIMITED):

    Conduct investigations into situations that may violate the rights and/or protection of people receiving services. These situations include all categories and classifications as defined by the Justice Center PPSNA (Protection of People with Special Needs Act) and OPWDD Part 624 Regulations: Reportable Abuse/Neglect, Reportable Significant, Serious Notable Occurrence, and/or 624/625 situations. Complete investigations, IRC Committee recommendations, and follow-up within mandated timeframes. Prepare investigative reports and forward completed reports to supervisor within required timeframes. Assist with internal reviews, as needed, with regard to incident management. Ensure investigations are timely, thorough, and address investigatory issues, as well as identify best practices in accordance with agency policies and regulatory standards. Identify areas of concern during the course of an investigation that need additional follow-up and/or additional reporting. Interface with the OPWDD Incident Reporting Management Application (IRMA) for the purposes of reviewing investigative information related to assigned cases in consultation with the supervisor.

     

    Job Type: Full-time

     

    Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

    Benefits:

    + Dental insurance

    + Employee discount

    + Health insurance

    + Retirement plan

    + Vision insurance

    Schedule:

    + Monday to Friday

    Education:

    + Bachelor's (Required)

     

    Work Location: In person