QIDP Compliance Coordinator

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Empowering People's Independence (EPI), provides support for people with developmental disabilities, epilepsy, and brain injury through progressive, tailored care to improve their health, wellbeing, independence, and social inclusion.

Job Purpose:

The primary function of this role is to oversee the day-to-day implementation of the Staff Action Plans/Plans of Care in the Community/Day Habilitation/Respite/ Residential programs, established by providers and to ensure quality and Medicaid Compliance standards are met, through verification of all completed Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) and Department of Health (DOH) required documents.

Pay Range : $22.00/hr.-$30.00/hr.

Benefits:

• 403(b) with discretionary match

• Dental & Vision insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Flexible spending account

• Health insurance with HSA and employer match

• Health savings account

• Life insurance

• Generous PTO bank

• Parental leave

• Referral program

Essential Functions:

• Ensures compliance with all OPWDD and DOH regulations.

• Creates Staff Action Plans/Service Plans in collaboration with person's supported/ advocates & directs support professionals, trains staff on how to implement plans accordingly to achieve desired goals.

• Assures the timely and accurate completion of Staff Action Plans/Service Plans for person's receiving supports.

• Assures Staff Action Plans/ Service Plans are distributed per OPWDD/ DOH regulation.

• Observes person's supported, reviews data and progress via daily notes, and revises the Staff Action Plans/ Service Plans based on individual need and performance.

• Maintains dates for required Staff Action Plans/ Service Plans, Life Plans/ Plans of Care, Individualized Protective Oversight Plan (IPOP), Plan of Nursing (PONs), Level of Care Eligibility Determination (LCEDs), etc., and assures all record keeping and documentation requirements are completed timely to meet billing, quality, and Medicaid Compliance standards.

• Acts as a member of the team for each person supported by participating in Life Plan/ Plan of Care meetings, which must be attended in person or virtual, to evaluate and discuss services provided.

• Ensures all yearly paperwork is complete.

• Consults with Program Managers/Supervisors to ensure consistency of services.

• Serves as a positive role model for person's supported and other staff. Interacts with others in a way which will assist person's in developing behaviors, skills, and attitudes necessary for successful community living. Promotes positive respectful interactions with direct support professionals and persons supported.

Non-Essential Functions:

• Performs other duties as assigned by Compliance Coordinator Lead, Community Services Management team/ Designee, within scope of practice.

• Participate on various committees as time permits.

Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local regulations and policies.

• Stay up to date on changes in regulations and policies.

• Must maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion concerning all business relate matters, including but not limited to board/vendors/donors' names, investigations, finance, operations, and employee relations matters.

• Must complete specific company required trainings as mandated by our governing agency, Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), Department of Health (DOH) within 90 days of hire and annually thereafter.

• + Must always adhere to all departmental /company policies & procedures.

Professional Deportment:

Consistently demonstrate EPI's Values:

• + Integrity

• Courage

• Adaptability

• Respect

Adhere to all company/departmental policies & procedures and ensure departmental compliance

Education and Experience:

Min. bachelor's degree in human services field or a related/relevant field, plus at least one year of experience working with people with developmental disabilities or specialized training for Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP).

Supervision:

None

Computer Skills:

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft programs to include Email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, & Electronic Medical Record (EMR) adaptability.

Qualifications:

• Must possess and maintain a valid NYS Driver's License-a vehicle is required for business travel.

• Mature interpersonal/professional skills to effectively collaborate, resolve issues and maintain confidentiality.

• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong numerical comprehension.

• Demonstrated ability to use poise, tact, and diplomacy, during difficult and/or stressful situations.

• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, and customer requests, while meeting deadlines.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described below are representative of those that are required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Individuals with disabilities, which impact their ability to perform the essential functions, will need to review reasonable accommodations with Human Resources.

• + Must be able to talk, hear, stand, walk, and/or sit for extended periods of time; may have to twist, bend, use hand to finger, stretch with hands and arms.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus

• May be exposed to strong odors from time to time.

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 lbs.

While performing the duties of this position, exposure to changing weather conditions will occur.

Empowering People's Independence(EPI)

Rochester, N.Y. 14620

Call or Text us at (585)204-0896

[email protected]

Job Details

Job Family Administrative

Pay Type Hourly