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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionOverviewThe Quality Assurance Manager (QAM) position is focused on maintaining local compliance with State, Federal and BrightSpring Health requirements. The QAM provides leadership oversight to operations in meeting their goals and ensure safety and satisfaction for individuals supported.ResponsibilitiesMaintains knowledge of operation’s regulatory, accreditation, and company requirements.Implements and monitors operational systems/processes to ensure compliance with policies and procedures and adherence to requirements to ensure quality of service delivery and compliance with requirements.Conducts operation reviews, including, but not limited to Site Reviews, Record Reviews and review of other quality monitoring and improvement activities.Completes documentation of operational review activities thoroughly and timely.Prepares detailed summary reports of quality assurance findings related to operational reviews.May serve as the contact person for external regulatory reviews, in the absence of the Executive Director.Serves as record keeper for all State/Federal Survey documentation, coordinates/ implements corrective action as necessary, and ensures company reporting requirements are met.Works with Executive Director and leadership team to develop and implement Quality Improvement Plans as needed.Serves as a leader in the development and implementation of the operation’s improvement planning initiatives and outcomes achievements.Develops and implements internal quality practices under the direction of the Executive Director.Provides recommendations to leadership about needed actions to improve qualityCommunicates effectively with management and staff, using good judgment and diplomacyProvides reports to operation leadership regarding the status of program performanceProvides input, training, and support to other service delivery team members in efforts to prioritize quality and reduce risk.Reviews satisfaction survey data regularly, identifies trends and makes recommendations as indicated for improvement.Coordinates investigations and ensures compliance with deadlines. Conducts investigations (as assigned) and completes investigation reports consistent with company guidelines.Oversees the Critical Incident Reporting and Mortality Review processesServes as Chair of the operation’s Quality and Safety Committee, and participates in other committees as assignedServes as a leader in coordinating internal activities to prepare and maintain external accreditation standards.Maintains certification for company signature programs (YSIS, Site Reviewer, QIDP, etc.)Supervises entry level QA position, if applicablePerforms other duties as assignedTravel Required within designated service sitesQualificationsBachelor’s Degree* in human services or related experience and minimum of 2 years working with foster care families and childrenValid Driver’s license in good standing with current automobile insuranceTwo years case management and supervisory experienceKnowledge and experience with quality assurance systems, quality control and/or performance monitoring within a residential services field .Familiar with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulationsAccustomed to complex, fast-pace and confidential work environmentExcellent written and verbal communication skillsDemonstrated computer skills, able to use various software programs for correspondence, reports, statistical compilation and analysis, and database access.Ability to work flexible ..... full job details .....