Quality Assurance Specialist FT

DescriptionAre you interested in becoming an integral part of our Quality Assurance Team?Would you like to help support and improve the important work being done in child welfare in Desoto, Manatee, and Sarasota counties?The Safe Children Coalition Quality Assurance Department is an amazing supportive team that works closely together and with our case management partners to develop and implement quality improvement strategies to strengthen our services for children and families. Job responsibilities include case reviews and analysis, tracking, continuous quality improvement initiatives, coaching, and training. We are excited to announce a Quality Assurance Specialist position opening!Key Responsibilities Responsible for assuring compliance regarding current federal, state, and local laws, contracts, accreditation standards, and policies and procedures. Promotes and advocates for improvements to the child welfare system as related to the primary purpose to strengthen practice, improvement the timeliness, accessibility, quality and effectiveness of services and increase the natural and enduring community supports for children and families. Conduct quality case management case reviews which include but not limited to pre and post case consultations as it relates to all reviews including targeted or special project reviews. As requested, participates in peer reviews as part of the overall Quality Assurance program. As a contributing member of the Quality Assurance team, works with other team members and SCC staff to develop and maintain effective data collection and tracking systems that facilitate monitoring and outcomes measurement. As a contributing member of the Quality Assurance team, cross trains, coaches and supports in all quality areas to assist other team members and all team projects and SCC staff. Supports professional development initiatives by assimilating recommendations from analysis activities into training tools that can be used to ensure effective deployment of processes and support/retention of appropriate and skilled resources. As a contributing member of the Quality Assurance team, engages in data collection, systems analysis, evaluation, and redesign that respond to SCC requirements. Supports quantitative analysis of outcomes and compliance through participating in the monitoring of all sub-contracts by providing on-going review of files and documentation and providing associated recommendations to improve compliance.A Comprehensive Benefits Program Including5 weeks of PTO accruals available during the first year of employment13 paid holidaysProfessional developmentOngoing coaching and feedbackEmployee Assistance Program (“EAP”)Health Benefits With Shared Premium Costs, IncludingMedicalDentalVisionLifeShort-term disabilityLong-term disability401(k) retirementRequirementsLIST OTHER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Certification as a Child Welfare Professional desired.Education / ExperienceMinimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university. Three years experience in the delivery of child welfare services preferred. Child Welfare Staff Development/Training and/or Child Welfare Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement experience preferred.List Of Other Minimum RequirementsPossess a valid Florida Driver’s License in good standing and be insurable by the agency’s current insurance carrier. Must meet state criminal background check requirements. Ability to work a flexible schedule. Knowledge of community resources.