Job Description
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Description Compliance Officer will partner with the programs within the various departments to create high-quality, safe, and efficient delivery of health care. The Compliance officer has multiple lines of relationships including DDS-Waiver, Supportive Employment, Discovery, Ticket to Work and Pre-Employment Transition Services utilization review, managed care organization quality review, and quality assurance for programs serving individuals with developmental disabilities.
This position will be based in the North Little Rock office area and will travel up to 50% of their time throughout the city of Little Rock, North Little Rock, Jacksonville, Benton, Bryant Pine Bluff and Sheridan.
The Compliance Officer determines the degree to which individuals with intellectual or development disabilities (I/DD)/Mental Health are receiving person-centered supports and services according to their needs and goals. Ensure staff is documenting according to the goals and objective that are specified in their program of services. Determines the degree to which the programs provide supports to the individuals receiving services and conform to program standards within state requirements.
Position Requirements Education and Experience
•Required minimum preferred bachelor's degree in a human services field (Exceptions to the type of bachelor's degree earned must be approved by the state)
•Required minimum five years of direct experience in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities with some management skills set which also meets the criteria for a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP)
•CEO can make final decision for hiring this position.
Primary Job Duties
•Conducts detailed evaluation of Community Support Staff and office staff performance and the presence of supports using applicable tools and guidelines.
•Initiates contact with the staff in the service programs to establish and discuss associated protocols, expectations, and responsibilities.
•Conducts face to face once a month in the home of the individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability,
•Observes the service environment (CHB) and follows professional protocols to gather pertinent information and makes decisions for the evaluation process.
•Reviews required documentation to evaluate supports and services and gather pertinent information regarding the quality of the service delivery system. Generates recommendations for quality improvement in a manner that meets established proficiency standards.
•Serves as an expert in identifying both problems and solutions to ensure quality assurance activities appropriately address the needs of individuals with I/DD and Mental Health.
•Recognizes each personal situation may be different and use analytical skills to customize the approach as needed.
•Establishes and maintains a positive and respectful approach with individuals/family members/providers/support coordinators throughout all systems.
•Uses professional judgment and discretion to determine when a report of abuse is warranted receiving services through the Medicaid Waiver program.
•Takes immediate action in the case of abuse, by following company's protocol including but not limited to contacting the CEO, Guardian, Abuse Registry and completing an Incident Report with n 24 hours of the incident and following all the requirements of mandated reporter.
•Inputs data into electronic forms, summarizes findings, generates discoveries for quality improvement and completes a written report for submission to the provider/support coordinator/or other entity in accordance with pre-established time frames.
•Participates actively and effectively in Associate development activities such as conference calls, professional meetings, and annual training activities.
•Ensures that staff are notified immediately of changes (Discontinue i.e., DC, or dosage lower or increased) to all medications, Order medication if needed. and monitor all Dr. appointments.
•Participates in Dr. Visits for the consumers with IDD/Mental Health to maintain a clear and accurate history of what is going on with the consumer.
•Conducts random program audits for compliance.
•Keeps a detailed calendar of all work with PSCP renewals, Medicaid, ID's Psychological Evaluations, Positive Behavior Plans, Community Safety, Crisis Intervention, ICF/MR to maintain compliance.
•Ensures that all departments maintain the accuracy of all files.
•Participates in maintaining After-Hours on calls at least once a month or as needed.
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time
Shift Days
Salary Position Compliance Officer
Close Date Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt
Location Central Arkansas Disability Services Inc. -NORTH LITTLE ROCK
This position is currently accepting applications. Central Arkansas Disability Services Inc
Job Tags
Full time, Part time, Immediate start, Shift work,