Epilepsy Foundation of Rochester-Syracuse-Binghamton

TITLE:  Medical Liaison  

HOURS:  Full time, variable hours and weekends.  Program operates 24/7 days a week, including holidays.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Associate Degree in Human Services or related field with at least 1 year experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.  LPN licensure preferred.  Must possess problem solving, decision-making, and critical thinking skills.  Good oral and written communication skills are essential.  Must be able to work both independently and in a team setting.  Must have a valid NYS driver's license.

DESCRIPTION:
*  Provides assistance to all IRA participants on medical issues and medication administration.
*  Assists RN with the training of residents on medical related issues.
*  Assists residents with scheduling and attending medical/mental health appointments or notify other staff of need.
*  Must become medical certified and maintain annual recertification.
*  Attends all trainings as mandated or as directed by supervisors.
*  When necessary perform duties of a Residential Support Specialist such as, residential habilitation, protective oversight, and assisting consumers maintain personal hygiene and performing daily living skills.

CLOSING DATE:  August 3, 2010
 

TITLE: Director of Quality Assurance/Compliance Officer

HOURS: Full time, must be flexible to meet the needs of the agency

QUALIFICATIONS:  Bachelor's Degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work or related field.  Miniumum of 5 years experience in a comparable management level position within developmental disabilities field.  Knowledge and experience in directing quality assurance and compliance activities. Excellent written and verbal skills. Proficiency in computer applications.

DESCRIPTION:
*  Audits and monitors all departments in the Agency for compliance with OMIG medicaid regulations.
*  Audits and monitors all departments in the Agency for compliance with OMRDD, DOH and other regulatory agencies.
*  Assures compliance with Medicaid exclusion list.
*  Maintains corporate compliance policies and procedures.
*  Design and implement the Agency Incident Management System.
*  Acts as chairperson of Incident Review Committee.
*  Audits and monitors licensure of licensed professionals.
*  Resolve deficiencies and propose recommendations.

CLOSING DATE:  July 21, 2010