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Summary:

The Associate Director of Compliance and Quality Improvement assists the VP of Compliance and Quality Improvement in directing, coordinating, and evaluating activities aimed at monitoring and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and quality initiatives.

Essential Job Functions:

+ Provide oversight, supervision and direction to staff in the Compliance/Quality Improvement Department.

+ Develop and support staff learning and professional development goals.

+ Participate in the development and implementation of the Quality Management and Compliance Programs, and associated work plans.

+ Identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability, risks, and develop a plan to address concerns in conjunction with leadership.

+ Oversee incident management and audit programs.

+ Participate in the design, implementation, evaluation, and monitoring of the success of quality programs driven by data, analytics, and measures in meeting regulation and quality measures.

+ Communicate and provide reports and data trending to the Compliance and Quality Improvement department.

+ Inform VP of Compliance and Quality Improvement of sensitive agency situations, conflicts or issues including a description of the resolution implemented or recommended to remediate and correct.

+ Demonstrate and encourage the use of quality management theories, concepts, tools, and best practices into work performed by self, direct reports, and agency staff as appropriate.

+ Participate on assigned committees.

+ Perform all other duties relevant to the position as requested

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

+ Ability to work independently and motivate others.

+ Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

+ Proficient in the use of all Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Power Point, and Microsoft Outlook).

+ Ability to utilize electronic software systems for data aggregation, trending and analysis.

+ Ability to be efficient and productive in a fast-paced environment.

+ Must be detailed oriented and have the ability to multi-task

Education and Experience:

+ Bachelor’s degree required.

+ Supervisory experience required.

+ 3-5 years experience within OPWDD or DOH.

+ 3-5 years compliance and quality improvement within healthcare, OPWDD experience preferred.

+ Knowledge of OPWDD regulations desired.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, skills, required of personnel so classified. Also, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the direction of the employer.

CDS Life Transitions is committed to equal employment opportunity. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. CDS Life Transitions will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, please contact us at 585-341-4600.