Quality Assurance Specialist

Job Details Job Location: Latham, NY 12110 Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: $24.85 - $32.80 Hourly Job Shift: Day Quality Assurance Specialist Salary Range $24.85/hr - $32.80/hr plus an Elite Benefit Package Summary: Drives service excellence and continuous improvement by planning, executing, and optimizing Quality Assurance initiatives across all support operations. Who are we: Wildwood Programs is a provider of educational, residential, employment, and other community-based supports to people with disabilities and their families. We hire those dedicated to making a difference in people’s lives. Check us out on Linkedin Required Education/Experience: Either: High School diploma or equivalent AND5 years of experience working with vulnerable populations, which must include writing reports and assessing information to make decisions or recommendations Associate's degree in a Human Services related field AND3 years of experience working with vulnerable populations which must include writing reports and assessing information to make decisions or recommendations Bachelor's degree in a Human Services related field AND1 year of experience working with vulnerable populations which must include writing reports and assessing information to make decisions or recommendations Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Conducts internal program reviews, including but not limited to, reviews of systems and services impacting service recipient health, safety and quality of life. Utilizes data from reviews to track metrics and identify trends and quality improvements. Prepares reports related to survey and review activities, shares findings with program leadership. Verifies implementation of quality improvement and corrective measures Identifies deficits, errors and breakdowns during Quality Assurance activities and recommends improvements to program administration and the Director of Quality Assurance Maintains a working knowledge of regulations, best practices and agency policies Serves as a resource in providing education and training on quality assurance and improvement activities. Develops and delivers trainings associated with Quality Improvement QualificationsAdditional Requirements: A valid NYS driver's license, daily access to a vehicle and driving record acceptable to the agency insurance carrier's standards are required. #J-18808-Ljbffr