QUALITY ASSURANCE COORDINATOR

Date: Aug 20, 2024

Req ID: 41700

Location:

Warren, AR, US, 71671

Category: AR DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES

Anticipated Starting Salary: $45,009.95

Position Number: 22101094
County: Bradley
Posting End Date: 9/15/2024
Anticipated Starting Salary: $45,009.95
DDS/Southeast Arkansas Human Development Center

1 Center Circle Warren, AR 71671

870-226-6774

The Department of Human Services is a place for people passionate about serving others and changing lives for the better. We care for Arkansans of all ages and ensure places like child care centers and nursing homes are safe. We are the safety net for the most vulnerable Arkansans. Whether you answer the phones, take applications, protect children, or help care for residents or patients at one of our facilities, you make a difference by working at DHS. Plus, working for the State has great perks, including a pension, maternity leave, paid state holidays, and much more. At DHS, we take care of our employees so you can help care for others.

Position Information

Class Code: X062C

Grade: GS08

FLSA Status: EXEMPT

Salary Range: $45,010.00 - $65,265.00

Summary

The Quality Assurance Coordinator is responsible for planning and directing the quality assurance program for an agency. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Functions

Supervises administrative support staff by interviewing applicants, making hire or termination recommendations, training, assigning and reviewing work, and evaluating the performance of incumbents. Evaluates program services and identifies areas in need of improvement and submits programs to superiors or committee for approval. Provides technical assistance to agency personnel on quality assurance by conducting team training sessions in audit methodology and procedures. Conducts audits, reviews staff reports of audit findings, and investigates reasons for problems, errors, or lack of quality of services. Attends various meetings regarding quality assurance and serves as a liaison with other state, regional, and national agencies and groups concerning related programs. Compiles information and recommendations into various program reports and presents to the Quality Assurance Committee for review. Develops and modifies agency-wide policies, procedures, and standards related to quality assurance programs and ensures program compliance with state and federal laws and guidelines. Performs other duties as assigned.

Dimensions

None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of supervisory practices and procedures. Knowledge of quality assurance procedures or programs. Knowledge of state and federal laws and agency standards concerning quality assurance. Ability to communicate information and provide technical assistance to agencies regarding quality assurance. Ability to plan, organize, and oversee the work of subordinates. Ability to research, analyze, and evaluate information and prepare reports. Ability to interpret state and federal laws and regulations and agency standards concerning quality assurance. Ability to conduct audits of agencies' operations, investigate problems, and gauge quality of service. Ability to utilize computer software and applications.

Minimum Qualifications

The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in business administration, human services, or related field; plus four years of experience in evaluating or auditing programs, including two years in a supervisory or leadership capacity. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

Licenses

None

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.