Vinfen

USD $60,000.00/Yr.

Overview

The Quality Investigations Specialist is an important part of the Quality team responsible for conducting timely and thorough investigations into grievances, complaints and alleged human rights violations. The Investigations Specialist will manage the process for internal and regulator-assigned grievances and complaints from start to finish, including: scoping and planning the investigation to understand and address the complaint; conducting interviews with persons served, staff, guardians/ family and other stakeholders; writing initial report and findings; collaborating with Senior Managers and Executives for approval and submission; distributing completed reports; and assigning action plans.

Responsibilities

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with Assistant Director of Quality and Quality Improvement Specialist to manage assignment and tracking of investigations received from funding agencies and internal divisions
• Plans, coordinates, schedules and executes on investigations following structured process; may manage up to 10 investigations at different stages at a time
• Conducts chart reviews and documentation audits related to incidents and complaints
• Conducts focused interviews in person (in the program) or virtually as needed with people served, staff, program leadership, guardians/ family members, and other key stakeholders related to the incidents or complaints
• Reads and understands all appropriate regulations related to the incidents or investigations
• Draws meaningful conclusions about what happened in the incidents, whether the program violated a rule or human rights protection, and appropriate action steps to rectify the situation and/or prevent similar incidents in the future
• Writes investigation reports for all completed investigations following the template
• Coordinates with Program Leadership and Executives related to each investigation and report
• Distributes completed reports
• Assists in tracking the action steps and conclusions for ongoing quality improvement
• Supports efforts to understand and analyze trends in investigation outcomes, including patterns in occurrences and findings, reports to senior management as needed
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong organization, writing and communication skills
• Ability to engage in and lead focused interviews with diverse individuals to understand sequences and events
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities, demonstrating leadership, self-direction and flexibility
• Ability to read and understand regulatory frameworks and program requirements
• Ability to navigate electronic health records and other documentation systems to conduct chart reviews
• Comfort working with individuals with disabilities
• Strong project management skills
• Attention to detail
• Experience working in locations licensed by MA Dept of Mental Health, MA Dept. of Public Health and/or MA Bureau of Substance Addiction Services or awareness of regulatory frameworks for behavioral health clinics preferred
• Sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender issues
• Knowledge of computer applications and equipment including Microsoft Teams and Zoom for conducting interviews

About Vinfen

Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,500 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in over 550 sites throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit www.vinfen.org/careers.

My Job. My Community. My Vinfen.

Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Qualifications

Typical Requirements:

• At least 2 years' experience in qualitative research, communications or compliance fields.
• Ability to follow instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail, analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to work on time-sensitive matters
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work with a certain degree of creativity and latitude
• Access to a reliable vehicle and ability to travel to program sites on an as needed basis

Preferred /Required Education:

A bachelor's degree is required. In some instances, experience may be substituted for academic training.

Driving Requirements:

Driving is not required.

Physical Effort:

Administrative Roles - Ability to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment such as a calculator, copier, and printer. Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time as needed. Ability to bend, reach, file, sit, stand and move around the facility. Ability to speak, hear and communicate with clients, staff and external representatives. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Pay Range

USD $60,000.00 - USD $80,000.00 /Yr.