Quality Assurance Specialist - Employment Services

Amity Foundation is an internationally acclaimed teaching and therapeutic community seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to ensure compliance with regulatory and legal requirements. The role involves monitoring compliance, coordinating quality assurance committees, and supporting continuous quality improvement across various campuses.

Responsibilities

• Monitor compliance and ensure that contract compliance is embedded throughout Amity programs state-wide
• Reviewing CARF standards and identifying updates and changes. Translate standards and evidence of compliance into practical behaviors or practice
• Identify gaps in programs self-reported vs actual compliance with state, federal and accrediting agency standards
• Take a supporting role in preparing and monitoring certification and recertification processes
• Coordinate Continuing Quality Assurance committees and sub-committees across all campuses
• Participate in regular status meetings with compliance department to conduct on-going assessments of survey readiness, assist with corrective action plans, implementation, and evaluations
• Support Continuous Quality Improvement process with continuous implementation of quality improvement
• Maintain updated CARF, ADA, regulatory knowledge
• Create and monitor output measurement and other necessary reports as it pertains to compliance and accreditation
• Internal and external audit preparation and support. Spot checking and file reviews. Generating audit reports, findings and creating corrective action plans and monitoring progress
• Travel to Amity campuses across CA and AZ
• Attending compliance conferences as needed to stay abreast of changes and expand knowledge
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

• One year of paraprofessional experience
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Service or related field
• Experience providing services to low-income individuals in a community setting with criminal justice, homeless or at-risk populations
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and widely supported internet browsers
• The ability to communicate with and relate to a diverse group of people including students, community, and other staff
• Knowledge of homeless services and resources
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Extensive knowledge of office management systems and procedures
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Ability to operate general office equipment

Benefits

• 100% Employer-Sponsored HMO plan.
• PPO Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Paid vacation, sick time, & 11 holidays.
• 401K, HSA, & Life insurance programs.
• Community-oriented workplace.
• An organization committed to community action & social justice.

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