RISE is a non-profit organization that specializes in group homes, in-home care and community-based support services for children and adults with developmental and other disabilities, children with mental health challenges, and aging adults. For over 30 years, our purpose has remained constant. We create opportunities for and with the people we serve, their families, and for the men and women who work in the direct care profession.

Essential Job Functions:

• Interpret, build upon, and comply with company quality assurance standards
• Carefully maintain complaint and non conformance processing through records and tracking systems, including root cause and corrective actions
• Document quality assurance activities with internal reporting and audits
• Develop new standards to track licensing renewals dates, outcomes, and common citations
• Identify training needs and take action to ensure region-wide compliance
• Participate in the development of systems for compliance to state policy and contractual obligations.
• Ensure quality supports in each program including onsite training, daily mentoring, and the use of specific tools to reach individuals goals and needs.
• Daily travel to various programs

Residential:

• Monitor employee renewal reports to ensure action is taken and those out of compliance are removed from schedules.
• Implement in-person quarterly QA reviews for all residential homes in assigned areas according to designated QA schedule.
• Provide fill-in coverage as needed at programs with manager vacancies.

In-Home and Community:

• Implement hybrid in-person and virtual (for electronic records) quarterly QA reviews for all assigned service models according to designated QA schedule.

Qualifications:

• 2-3 years of experience related to quality assurance required
• Working knowledge of state regulations, licensing requirements and contractual agreements; and methods to establish compliance to these requirements.
• Quickly and effectively respond to emergency situations through application of First Aid, CPR, approved medical protocols, behavior intervention, etc.
• Superb computer competence, including database management
• Knowledge of quality assurance terminology, methods, and tools
• Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-directed and works with minimal supervision
• Must pass a criminal background check, pre-employment drug test, be 21 years of age, have a valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Able to complete a background check and obtain a Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• This position is considered a healthcare worker by the State of Oregon and requires a COVID-19 vaccination or to have a valid medical or religious exemption.

Benefits:

• Paid training (in person and online)
• Medical, dental and vision package
• Tuition reimbursement programs
• 14 paid holidays
• Generous vacation time
• Paid parental leave
• Retirement planning
• Disability & Life insurance
• Pet insurance and discounts
• Ongoing career opportunities and more!

RISE is driven to break the model of care for individuals with disabilities by providing exceptional 1:1 care to the individuals we get to serve. We live this mission by providing various programs to grow and support our staff. This is a great opportunity for a responsible, committed individual that wants to be part of making a difference in the lives of others! This is a great opportunity for a responsible, committed individual that wants to be part of making a difference in the lives of others!

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or hiring process, please submit your request through one of the following methods listed below:

(a) Dedicated fax 866-268-8885
(b) Dedicated email [email protected]
(c) US mail
(d) Dedicated phone - 1-866-242-2714: DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY

RISE is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We embrace diversity in all its form. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.