Quality Assurance Coordinator

State of South Carolina

  • Darlington County, SC
  • $45,530-64,885 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 11 days ago
About Saleeby Regional Center
Saleeby Regional Center is a residential facility of the South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs located in Hartsville, SC serving residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities.Job Responsibilities
Under the general supervision and guidance of the Facility Administrator, this position will provide comprehensive continuous quality assurance measures related to all services provided at the Saleeby Center and ensure those services are delivered in accordance with the agency's directives and regulatory authority licensing standards.
  • Ensures the facility, inclusive of all programs and health services, is compliant with all federal and state ICF/ID regulations.
  • Serves as a liaison with all department heads within the facility to provide continuous guidance and training on regulatory compliance matters.
  • In collaboration with the Facility Administrator, assists with the coordination of all admissions, discharges and transfers that occur at the Saleeby Center. Serves as acting Facility Administrator in absence of primary administrator. Oversees maintenance of vital records (electronic and paper) to ensure a quality records system.
  • Serves as a chair or co-chair of the facility Risk Management Committee.
  • Completes all "Plan of Correction" reports related to regulatory inspections. Maintains reports, plans of correction, license information, applications for licensure in an organized and up to date format.
  • Provides quality oversight and guidance to regional centers to optimize survey success, training, standardization, and utilization of Therap and Incident Management System (IMS). Trend data submitted for timeliness and quality and communicate operations indicators/metrics to monitor areas of interest and/or improvement concerning adverse events.
The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
  • 15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year
  • 15 days sick leave per year
  • 13 paid holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance
  • State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
A bachelor's degree and relevant program experience.About Our Agency: The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (DDSN) is the state agency that plans, develops, coordinates, and funds services for South Carolinians with the severe, lifelong disabilities of intellectual disability and related disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury and similar disability.EEO Statement: DDSN provides affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex --including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.Employment Contingency: Employment is contingent upon our receipt of the following required pre-employment screenings: medical screening - to include a drug screening; State and Federal background criminal record checks (to include FBI fingerprinting), SC Dept. of Social Services' Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry screening, and CMS “List of Excluded Individuals/Entities” screening; SC Dept. of Motor Vehicles Driving Record check; and a review of transcripts verifying educational credentials. We reserve the right to rescind this offer in the event minimum requirements are not met to include positions that require certifications and/or licensure, your application is incomplete or inaccurate, or our review of your background uncovers information, including opinions of previous employers and references, which cause us to conclude, at our sole discretion, that you are not suited for the position.Immunization: If this position requires the applicant to work directly with DDSN consumers, a (2) step PPD testing or QuantiFERON TB Gold testing must be completed prior to beginning employment. All new employees who are healthcare providers are required to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, Varicella and Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment.State Disaster Plan: In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, DDSN employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.Employee Referral: The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs supports a Referral Incentive Reward and a Retention Bonus program. You may contact Human Resource for further information.Supplemental Questions: Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume may not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

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