Reference #: 4858463THE POSITION

Bring your expertise in the field of quality assurance and risk management to the Selinsgrove Center! We are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance/Risk Management Specialist to join our team to help us continue our mission to support people with intellectual disabilities who live at the center to meet their personal life goals. Apply today if you are excited to begin a rewarding career with the Department of Human Services!Watch this videoto see how you can make a difference at the Selinsgrove Center!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Quality Assurance/Risk Management Specialist, you will support the Quality Management and Risk Management Program and contribute to the organization's mission, vision, and values by monitoring and evaluating the quality of services and supports provided at our facility. In this position, you will assist in inputting, updating, monitoring, and closing necessary documentation and information in a database system. Your duties will include supporting the development of correction plans related to licensing surveys and regulatory compliance, utilizing computer programs, and ensuring data integrity by providing training and support to staff involved in data entry and collection. In this role, you will be required to be a certified investigator, as well as serve as a chair on assigned committees and focus groups.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:Full-time employmentWork hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. You will work occasional weekends and alternate shifts.Travel and overtime as neededFree parking!Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.  REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements:Two years of professional experience as a member of a multiple disciplinary treatment team in a public or private health care facility and a bachelor's degree;orTwo years of clinical experience in an human services agency, including one year of administrative, evaluative, or consultative experience in a health care program; and a bachelor's degree with major course work in social work, nursing, health care administration, behavioral sciences or a related field;orAny equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:You must meet thePA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow thelinkand click on Residency.

You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

How to Apply:Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go towww.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspxand click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us [email protected].

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.Your score is valid for this specific posting only.You must provide complete and accurate information or:your score may be lower than deserved.you may be disqualified.You may only apply/test once for this posting.Your results will be provided via email.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.