Quality Assurance Administrator - Daas Salt Lake City (Telework Eligible)

If you are passionate about ensuring that vulnerable adults receive quality services through the Division of Aging and Adult Services, Adult Protective Services, this is the job for you! The Division of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS) is seeking a Continuous Quality Assurance (CQI) Administrator that will focus on initiatives aimed at improving service delivery within Adult Protective Services. This position will implement quality program initiatives, conduct quality assurance reviews, evaluate program effectiveness, and use and facilitate research data to sustain or improve existing programs and the utilization of resources and services. This position will be part of the APS leadership team and represent the agency with federal, state and local government entities. The position will also support and sustain DAAS goals, plans, and objectives.

This is a time limited position with benefits that is grant funded; position is currently funded through September 30th of 2024.

Travel is required for this position.

This position is open to telwork options. The State of Utah requires all employees to physically work inside the State of Utah Boundaries.

Example of Duties:

• Assist administration in developing meaningful strategies to address areas needing improvement
• Write and submit reports such as Program Improvement Plans, Measurement Plans, progress reports, and the Annual Progress and Services Reports
• Analyze results of the CQI reviews to identify practice strengths and areas needing improvement
• Assist with training new supervisors on CQI process and using database reports
• Assist in the development and oversight of CQI plans for Division projects and initiatives
• Serve as a resource to the management team in preparing for annual reviews and addressing results
• Prepare and conduct regular Trends Analysis Committee meetings in collaboration with the leadership team and data analyst
• Collaborate with the Office of Quality and Design on reviews and results
• Conduct CQI reviews

Qualifications
Qualifications for this positioin include:

• Be known as a Practice Expert in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Quality Assurance (QA)
• Have the ability to perform data and trends analysis and produce meaningful data presentations that are actionable
• Use logic to analyze or identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts associated with information or data to draw conclusions
• Have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public
• Have a bachelor's degree or higher
• Have strong speaking, training delivery and written communication skills
• Be knowledgeable of applicable laws, rules, regulations and/or policies and procedures of the agency
• Be proficient in software applications that access and utilize database reports

Preference
Preference may be given to applicants who:

• Have worked for the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
• Who have a Bachelor's degree in a human services related field

Why You Should Join Our Team
Join a great and compassionate team and be a part of helping vulnerable and aging adults. You will also receive great benefits. Click here to see the variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program the State of Utah offers.

The Agency
The Division of Aging and Adult Services is part of the Department of Human Services. Adult Protective Services investigate cases of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable adults. For more information on the Division of Aging and Adult services, please click here.

Supplemental Information

All applications must be submitted online. Resumes emailed or faxed will not be accepted as an application.

Only applicants invited to interview will be notified.

State-wide travel will be required.

Physical Requirements
Sedentary - Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.

Working Conditions
Everyday Risks - Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.