Education & Quality Assurance Specialist

Education & Quality Assurance Specialist

Are you driven by a passion to help children? Are you someone who is objective, confident team player and problem solver?

If yes, Lakemary is looking for an Education & Quality Assurance Specialist for our Children's Residential Service Program. This position will work closely with the Education Administration Registrar and Principal. This position will be responsible for the duties that support best practices in the delivery of services. This role functions under general supervision of the Senior Director of Enterprise Risk & Quality Assurance.

Education & Quality Assurance Specialist Responsibilities:

• Monitor quality standards across the Children's Department
• Identify areas of risk and escalate as appropriate
• Conduct auditing and data analysis to support QA initiatives
• Maintain licensing and accreditation compliance
• Ensure regulatory and compliance alignment

Behavioral Incident Review

• Video Review -Review every restraint that occurs in the residence to ensure the safety of clients and staff and to confirm that staff followed trained intervention protocols.

• Treatment Team Collaboration -Collaborate with each child's treatment team to ensure necessary data is collected accurately and submitted timely.

Education Compliance & Reporting

• Out-of-State Education Management — Gather, compile, and enter data to manage out-of-state education requirements.
• ESI Notifications — Send ESI notifications to guardians and submit KS ESI reports in accordance with KSDE regulations.
• School District Renewals — Assist with school district renewals for all states served.
• Regulatory Knowledge — Maintain a current understanding of, and compliance with, KDADS PRTF, CARF, and KSDE regulations

Quality Assurance & Utilization Review Support

• UR/QA Assistance — Assist with internal utilization review and quality assurance efforts.
• Program Improvement — Help identify barriers and opportunities for program improvement, and work with others to recommend program changes and specific improvements.

Licensing & Credentialing

• Credentialing Tracking — Update and maintain credentialed staff licensing and staffing lists, including tracking AB1172 training dates.

An ideal candidate for this position has:

• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Excellent customer service
• Ability to complete multiple tasks within a given timeframe
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Clear, friendly written and verbal communication skills

Core Work Behaviors:

• Decision-Making -Make timely decisions in keeping with LMC policies and procedures.
• Problem Solving -Identify realistic solutions and options for individuals served as needed.
• Adaptability- Adjust to changes in position.
• Additional Duties -Complete other job responsibilities as directed by the Senior Director of Enterprise Risk Strategy and Quality Assurance.

Education & Quality Assurance Specialist Qualifications:

• Three years experience working with children with developmental and intellectual disabilities preferred.
• Be at least 18+ years of age

Other Job Details:

• Day Hours: Monday through Friday 8am-4:30pm
• Starting pay: $ 16.50/hour

Lakemary provides competitive compensation and benefit package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans; paid time off; and a 401(k)-retirement plan

Certifications:

Lakemary provides training in program specific coursework.

Special Considerations:

Some environments/shifts require same sex staff due to regulatory requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. EEO

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Statement:

For the last 50 years we have been working to create workplaces that reflect the communities we serve and a place where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We embrace this from our mission.