Investigative & Compliance Specialist (NJ DDD Regulations)

Description

Job Summary

Responsible for classifying; recording; monitoring; and investigating incidents involving individuals served according to NJ State (DDD) and agency guidelines.

Responsible to help ensure compliance with regulations governing programs, conduct staff training, and provide technical assistance to program staff.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and maintain contact with local DDD UIR Coordinators CIMU, and OPIA regarding incidents / investigations.
• Conduct investigations of incidents. Injuries, and allegations according to DDD guidelines. Conduct interviews, examine documents, collect evidence, and write reports concerning allegations of abuse and / or other incidents requiring an investigation and / or NJ State Follow-Up.
• Track and record all details of incident / investigation processes in required software tracking programs.
• Maintains all incident files and incident review files.
• Complete any needed follow up tasks relating to investigations. Review significant events / incidents with administrative team.

Ensure appropriate documentation is completed, and notifications are made in a timely fashion, to agency and government personnel.

• Chair the agency's Incident Review Committee and participate in the Human Rights Committee.
• Conduct periodic internal program reviews and comprehensive audits, both planned and unannounced. These include record reviews, physical plant inspections and observations of active treatment & staff-consumer interactions.
• Conduct periodic corporate compliance audits.
• Provide formal and informal training to program staff. Assist with curriculum development projects.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Proven knowledge of DDD incident categories; prior experience with incident management; and skilled in investigative techniques and procedures is a must.
• Candidate must be knowledgeable of DDD regulations and experience with program auditing and procedures.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft 365, Teams Platform (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, ), and Therap required.
• Excellent organizational, time management, written and verbal communication skills; Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work independently and on teams in a fast-paced work environment.
• Must be able to be flexible for investigations and able to travel to sites as needed.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in health-related field preferred
• Minimum of 3 years' experience working with DD populations.

Salary : $61-$65K

$61-$65K

CFS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws .