Job Title: QA Specialist

Reports to: Quality Assurance Coordinator

Location: Bronx, NY

Job Classification: (Full-time)

FLSA: Non-exempt

Salary Range: $22.00- $25.00 per hour

The primary mission of DBIS is to provide quality service to our individuals in a professional and caring manner.

Education & Experience :

• Associate Degree in social work preferred or 1year in human services, special education, related field.

• One year of direct experience working in Developmental Disabilities adult service programs (day and residential) preferred. Office for People with Developmental Disabilities ( OPWDD) experience is preferred

• Excellent attention to detail

• Ability to get along well with co-workers and many levels of administrative, management, and direct support staff

• Capable of working under pressure and deadlines

• Responsive to supervision

• Flexibility and a strong work ethic; willing to take on additional tasks and work beyond regular work hours when required

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access

  Summary of Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions of Position:

• Tracks monthly document submission from each program site, conducts quality checks, and prepares the quality report.

• Track and perform quality check of the external document submissions from the

• Care managers such as LCED and Life Plan generate quality check reports.

• Document the findings from all quality checks and submit the information to the QA supervisor for approval before sending it to the program and/or care managers for correction. Follow-up as needed.

• Assist QA Supervisor in filing the document submissions in the binder and/or scanning them in the agency electronic database (EVERO) as needed.

• Create new charts for the new incoming individuals, archive the discharged and old documents, and update the charts as needed.

• Perform quality checks on daily transportation attendance and communicate any discrepancy to the Supervisor and/or transportation department as needed.

• Assist the QA team with third-party document retrieval.

• Assist QA team in audits and billing quarterly, such as HIPAA, quality audits, and billing audits as per DOH/OPWDD/OMIG regulations.

• Assist QA supervisor with a quality check on billing and vendor reports, and prepare reports of the findings while communicating any discrepancies with the team.

• Communicate effectively with the program supervisor/coordinator as needed.

• Participate in OPWDD training when requested.

• Perform all other duties as assigned.

  What there for Me:

  As Part-time

• Short term disability

• New York Commuter Benefits

• We paid sick and vacation time to eligible part-time employees after completing a 3-months introductory period.

  As Full-time:

• Empire BSBC Premium Medical Health Insurance

• Dental & Vision

• Life Insurance Benefits

• 403(B) Retirement Plan, 2% bonus match based on Agency Fiscal year ending turnover,

• Short term disability

• Term Life Insurance

• New York Commuter Benefits

• Tuition Assistance Program

• Paid sick and vacation time to eligible full-time employees after completing a 3-months introductory period

  Please note: Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required.

  Who We Are: https://www.daybreakis.org/

  In 2010, Daybreak Independent Services opened its doors for individuals with developmental disabilities to learn and apply their skills in a traditional work setting. Since then, Daybreak has expanded its mission to multiple locations adding both people and additional services. DBIS Serves hundreds of New Yorkers living with developmental disabilities.

  Partnerships with local businesses like Stew Leonard, TJ Maxx, and Marshalls have allowed the vision to grow exponentially. In addition, taking on residential programs has allowed us to serve those that need round-the-clock supervision.

  It's only the beginning. As we change lives every day, we change in the process. So the work continues, and we look forward to what lies ahead.