Quality Review Specialist (35 Hour)
Hybrid
Recruitment #230523-5687HC-001
| Location |
East Hartford, CT
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|---|---|
| Date Opened | 5/30/2023 12:00:00 AM |
| Salary | $65,361 - $88,589/year |
| Job Type | Open to the Public |
| Close Date | 6/6/2023 11:59:00 PM |
Introduction
The State of Connecticut, Department of Developmental Services (DDS) seeks a talented and qualified individual for the position of Quality Review Specialist in the in the Quality and Systems Improvement Division. The current vacancy is located in East Hartford. We will use this recruitment to fill future vacancies located in Willimantic, Wallingford, Cheshire and Norwich.
What’s In It For You:
- To work for a Forbes top company: ‘Forbes’ State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule;
- Comprehensive Benefits including Industry leading health benefits, including medical and dental coverage.
- Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings.
- Paid time off - including 13 paid holidays per calendar year.
- Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
- A healthy work-life balance to all employees.
About Us:
DDS partners with the individuals we support and their families, to support lifelong planning and to join with others to create and promote meaningful opportunities for individuals to fully participate as valued members of their communities.
The Position:
This position is within the licensing unit and will include a dual caseload in Community Living Arrangements (CLAs) and Community Companion Home (CCH) programs. This full-time, 35 hour per week position works a Monday through Friday schedule. Although first shift hours are assigned, candidate must be flexible to meet the needs of the agency. Statewide travel may be expected.
Schedule:
- Full-time, 35 hours per week
- First (1st) shift
- Monday - Friday
- 8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
- Incumbents must be flexible to meet the needs of the agency
- Statewide travel may be expected
Discover the opportunity to:
- Engage in a rewarding career
- Assist our employees so they can achieve success
- Make a difference in the public sector
- Work together in a collaborative team environment
About the State of Connecticut:
Living in Connecticut allows you to live with mountains, forests, ocean fronts, rivers, and a wonderful green countryside right at your doorstep. The state has charm, elegance, and a high standard of living. Our school systems offer an outstanding education, and our communities are among the safest in the country. Connecticut experiences all four seasons and gives you the option to choose living in sophisticated country-life or living in the center of a lively city.
We encourage you to come see all that Connecticut has to offer by joining the DDS team!
Selection Plan
Application Process:
This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.
In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.
In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date, unless otherwise specified.
The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
Please ensure that your application is complete. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the state of Connecticut.
Selection Process:
This position may be subject to Federal requirements for COVID 19 Vaccination Immunization.
This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (Finish) your responses. Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error.
During the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation supporting their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc. at the discretion of the agency.
Contact Information:
If you require an accommodation to participate fully and fairly under the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Tommy Wilson, EEO Specialist 1 at (860) 418-6148 or Tommy.Wilson@ct.gov.
Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process.
Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Christopher Lavallee at Christopher.Lavallee@ct.gov.
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In the Departments of Developmental Services and Public Health this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in the evaluation and monitoring of programs and services for individuals with intellectual disabilities or other related conditions.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Performs on-site inspections through reviewing, monitoring and evaluating programs and services; observes individuals served and staff interactions and conducts interviews of staff, individuals served and family members or guardians; interprets federal and state regulations regarding facilities under their jurisdiction; prepares reports on facilities, programs and/or agency findings for compliance with pertinent federal and state regulations and communicates results; maintains records of inspections and subsequent recommendations; meets with providers in cases of non-compliance and suggests plans or correction as needed; provides on-going consultation and technical assistance in relation to requirements and implementation of program standards; investigates complaints regarding licensed or certified facilities, programs and agencies; identifies situations of serious threat to individual health and/or safety and recommends corrective action; assesses outstanding corrective actions and follow-up items; conducts outreach to family members or guardians; reviews and evaluates medical records, individual plans, case notes, legal and fiscal documents; assists in the development of regulations, policies and standards for quality assurance; may research, analyze and contribute to the development and implementation of new quality measures and methods; may determine appropriateness of individual services and supports on an ongoing basis; may prepare data for legal proceedings regarding service quality to individuals served; may participate in administrative and legal proceedings; may coordinate team inspection procedures; performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; knowledge of principles and practices of inspection, evaluation, compliance and quality improvement; knowledge of state policies and local ordinances; knowledge of principles and practices of health inspectors and fire inspectors; knowledge of modern methods of care, treatment and education of individuals served with intellectual disabilities; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; ability to perform inspections and individual reviews; ability to utilize computer software; ability to evaluate active treatment service.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Six (6) years of experience in writing, implementing and/or evaluating individual client programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities or other related conditions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE
One (1) year of the General Experience must include experience on an interdisciplinary team addressing the residential, programmatic or educational needs of individuals with intellectual disabilities or other related conditions.
Note: For State Employees, the Special Experience will be interpreted at the level of Supervising Developmental Services Worker 1 or Supervising Developmental Services Worker 2.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
1. College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (l5) semester hours equalling six (6) months of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
2. A Master's degree in the behavioral sciences, child development, counseling, education, nursing, psychology or licensure as a Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
2. A Master's degree in the behavioral sciences, child development, counseling, education, nursing, psychology or licensure as a Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with working with Community Living Arrangements and Community Companion Homes Regulations and the Licensing processes of both programs.
- Experience performing various assessments and quality audits within congregate and residential settings.
- Experience conducting consumer satisfaction surveys (e.g. National Core Indicators (NCI's).
- Experience conducting Interviews
- Experience performing remote/virtual inspections
- Experience making quick and rational judgement calls
- Experience with time management and organizational skills
- Experience applying applicable CT statutes, regulations, policies, procedures, standards, codes requirements and best practices
- Experience using various web-based systems, video conference platforms, QSR applications as well as data collection systems (e.g. Excel, Therap., Evolve, Care Logic, Medisked, elicense, Web/Res Day Experience, etc.).
- Experience writing and negotiating plans of corrections and overseeing implementation of plans of correction
- Experience writing detailed reports and/or summarizing findings of concern
- Experience with Microsoft Office, including, Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess a current Connecticut license for the appropriate disciplines.
2. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
2. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
Conclusion
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
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