Compliance and Quality Specialist

SAFY is seeking a full time Compliance and Quality (COMQI) Specialist for SAFY of America serving the State of Ohio.

 As a COMQI Specialist, you will be responsible for monitoring, evaluating and tracking system performance and assessing risk in divisional offices throughout the assigned state(s).   

 Who We Are 

At SAFY, our mission is Preserving Families & Securing Futures. For 40 years, our work has rested on a single, radical idea – children belong in families. We believe that every child and family deserve the opportunity to reach their full potential. We are a team of 500 employees across seven states providing services such as Family Preservation & Reunification, Behavioral Health, Therapeutic Foster Care, Adoption Services and Older Youth Services so the families and children we serve can build resilience and thrive. 

What You’ll Do 

 Compliance/Reporting: 

• Perform an analysis of staff compliance with various elements of the Performance & Quality Improvement
• Plan for each assigned divisional office.  Conduct reviews of youth and foster parent files using prescribed form to determine compliance with file requirements.  
• Provide Treatment Director and staff of the division with results of review and assist with analysis of results.  
• Prepare summary reports of findings for the Director of COMQI and/or Executive Director of COMQI.  
• Assist with data collection and file reviews for audit preparedness for state and/or county audits.
• Conduct Medical Necessity File Reviews and Billing Reviews for billable services, including billable Foster Parent notes.   
• Provide technical assistance to division office staff including in service training on all phases of the Performance & Quality Improvement Plan, file compliance, COA standards, and agency policies, procedures and forms.  Serve as a resource of information for division office staff regarding file compliance regulations.
• Assist with preparation for COA reviews.  
• Gather data, review policies, and assist with Performance & Quality Improvement Plan development by making recommendations based on observations in the field.   

 Other:

• Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with all levels of SAFY staff by participating in joint meetings, and problem identification and resolution.   
• Establish and maintain a supportive and positive working relationships.
• Attend relevant in-house and external seminars, trainings, conferences and workshops to develop and enhance knowledge in the designated area as well as achieve relevant education hours per year to enhance professional and job related skills.     
• Attends required meetings within division, region, and central office (team and/or community partners).
• Participate in assigned committees and chairs if so appointed. If appointed, maintains liaisons with state and national organizations.   
• Meets regularly with supervisor to discuss issues and performance.   
• Submit monthly/quarterly reports to immediate supervisor.  
• Sensitive and responsive to the cultural differences of staff, SAFY youth, foster parents, referral sources and the public.  
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

 What You Bring 

We are looking for people from diverse backgrounds and experiences who are inspired by our noble mission to make a difference in the lives of the children and families in our care. You’ll be right at home if you are willing to learn from successes as well as setbacks, persevere in challenges and adversity, cultivate collaborative relationships, understand and leverage diversity, advocate for equity, aspire to work inclusively, and partner to drive your work and that of your team to the next level.

 Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in a human service-related field, business management, or other approved related field  
• License in social work or counseling is preferred
• Three years of business management, quality improvement and/or audit experience preferred

 What We Offer 

• Target salary range:  $50,000.00 to $70,000.00
• Compensation is commensurate with transferrable experience, education and licensure of candidate, location of the position, along with internal equity and budgeted amount for the role.
• Comprehensive benefit plan options including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending and Health Savings account options to meet your needs
• 401(k) Retirement plan with company match
• 10 paid holidays and up to 3 floating holidays per year, generous sick & vacation time and an additional day off for your birthday
• All regular full and part time staff are eligible for quarterly and/or annual bonuses
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 each year
• CEU Reimbursement up to $1,000 each year
• On demand access to earned wages through Zayzoon
• Gain leadership skills, develop your clinical expertise, or earn CEUs with access to over 1,000 courses on our learning platform or through our talented in-house training department
• Clinical Supervision Reimbursement up to $300 per month
• Employee Assistance Program with 6 free visits per year
• Free Financial Advisor Services
• Support Services for alternative Health Insurance and benefit credit reimbursement options
• Employee and Foster Parent Referral bonus program
• Leave donation program
• Adoption Assistance 
• Mileage reimbursement
• Your choice of company paid cell phone or phone stipend

SAFY is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment. SAFY does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, arrest record, conviction record, or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law. This policy covers all programs, services, policies, and procedures of SAFY, including recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, and administering all personnel actions, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs or terminations.