Incident Investigator - OPWDD cert. | College Point, NY

Incident Investigator – OPWDD cert. | College Point, NY

Full-Time: Salary: $66,300/yr

At AABR , you’ll get to do truly meaningful work--empowering individuals with disabilities to live their best lives. For over six decades, our stellar team has been at the forefront, providing services that foster independence and community involvement. Whether it's our innovative Day Habilitation programs with vocational training and life skills, to our nurturing Residential homes, you'll play a key role in creating brighter futures. Join our mission to unlock limitless potential. We give you:

• A place to work where kindness abounds.
• Best in the Industry leaders to help you drive positive change.
• Fully Paid Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance!
• A diverse & inclusive environment to thrive.
• Superior training & mentorship programs to fast-track your career
• 401(k) & Retirement Plan
• Life insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Referral program

Join our team as an Incident Investigator supporting people with developmental disabilities. Under the supervision of the Director of Incident Management, you'll conduct agency investigations and provide administrative support to ensure regulatory compliance.

In this role, you will:

• Conduct agency investigations in accordance with OPWDD regulations and NYS Justice Center requirements, ensuring timeliness, objectivity, and regulatory compliance.
• Analyze information obtained through interviews, documentation, and other evidence to determine findings and conclusions.
• Prepare clear, concise, and defensible investigative reports, including findings and recommended actions.
• Maintain accurate and complete investigation records within IRMA and other required systems.
• Communicate with OPWDD, the NYS Justice Center, and internal leadership regarding investigation status and outcomes.
• Ensure adherence to OPWDD regulations and NYS Justice Center requirements
• Provide staff training on investigations and incident reporting.
• Support compliance activities as needed including audits and trend analyses.

We require:

• Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field (preferred)
• Valid Driver’s License
• 5+ years’ experience conducting investigations within OPWDD programs (preferred)
• Justice Center/OPWDD Investigator Certification (preferred)
• Experience of working with People with Special Needs
• Knowledge of OPWDD regulations and investigative practices (preferred)

At AABR, we value all employees and job candidates as unique individuals, and we welcome the variety of experiences they bring to our agency. As such, we have a strict non-discrimination policy. We believe everyone should be treated equally regardless of race, sex, gender identification, sexual orientation, national origin, native language, religion, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, pregnancy or any other characteristic protected by law. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, Proud of Our Workforce Diversity.