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APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$55,039.68 to
$82,308.96
PAY GRADE: 38
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
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Quality Assurance Specialists design and implement a comprehensive quality assurance program encompassing clinical and related disciplines at a mental health hospital, residential care facility or community-based program or service for individuals with intellectual disabilities who may also have significant physical and/or mental health issues [problems], rehabilitation facility, or a clinic which provides outpatient medical and psychological services, or the medical system for the Department of Corrections.
Quality Assurance Specialist III's design, implement, and oversee a comprehensive quality assurance program encompassing community-based programs and inpatient services at a mental health hospital or residential facility for individuals with developmental disabilities who may have significant physical and/or mental health problems.
The QA Specialist 3 position is a multifaceted job that is involved with every aspect of agency services. This position is responsible for the overall direction and supervision of the QA department to ensure services are provided in compliance with State and Federal regulations. The QA Specialist 3 works closely with state QA team and agency managers in further development of policies, provider standards, the Home and Community Based Waiver Program, etc. to further strengthen service delivery systems and facilitate consistency throughout the regional centers statewide. The position requires significant interaction with the community provider network, agency stakeholders and Developmental Services staff. Duties include: Coordinate and oversee certification reviews of community providers of Supported Living (SLA) Services and Jobs and Day Training (JDT) Services and provide validation of corrective actions taken as directed in the Nevada Administrative Code and Developmental Specialist policy; Coordinate and oversee new provider application, enrollment and approval process; Oversee the agency's incident management system; Oversee and provide training and technical assistance to employees and provider staff regarding QA strategies. ****THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE PRIOR TO THE POSTED CLOSING DATE DEPENDING ON THE AMOUNT OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.**
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
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Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing, social work, human development, special education, health science, public health, or other behavioral or social science and four years of professional experience performing program evaluation, quality assurance/improvement, and/or utilization review activities for a human services program or agency; OR two years of experience as a Quality Assurance Specialist II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience, above the Bachelor's degree level, as described above. |
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A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. |
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1) This position requires frequent travel throughout rural Nevada, including occasional overnight travel. Are you willing to travel up to 50% of the time?
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2) Please describe your experience performing program evaluations, quality improvement/assurance or utilization review in a developmental services program that includes certification reviews of community providers, evaluation of Supported Living Services, Jobs and Day Training Services and other related programs. Include the methods and tools you use to perform these duties.
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