Risk Assessment Supervisor

RISK ASSESSMENT SUPERVISOR

SCOPE: Plans, coordinates and directs the Risk Assessment program.

SUPERVISION: Receives policy direction from the Contract Administrator. Provides general supervision to assigned Specialists and support staff.

Location / Department: San Fernando Valley / Contract Admin. Risk Assessment

EXAMPLES OF DUTIE S: (These are examples of the types of duties that may be performed. Additional duties may be added.)

• Takes responsibility to represent the agency at quarterly statewide Risk Management, Assessment and Planning (RMAP) meetings with Mission Analytics, the Department of Developmental Services (DDS), and the other Regional Centers across the state.

• Facilitate internal RMAP meetings to ensure that the agency meets regulatory requirements and DDS standards. Facilitate work groups with various departments within the agency to develop standard practices for staff to utilize when receiving various types of special incident reports, to include establishing internal processes and systems of support for the Risk Assessment unit in order to best support Case Management in meeting regulatory requirements.

• Works independently and interdepartmentally to develop a Risk Management & Mitigation Plan which meets DDS requirements. Monitors and evaluates the performance of plan components, ensures timely compliance, adjusts plan as necessary.
• Responsible for the tracking and monitoring of timely completion of special incident reports and closing 30-day reporting/outcomes, as well as agency compliance with Medi-Cal claim reports.
• Ensures coordination and communication with licensing, protective services, and law enforcement agencies relative to investigations. Consults with staff on complex risk assessment issues.
• Supervises SIR follow-up, internal staff and vendor training, and RA program documentation. Reviews SIRs to identify trends and patterns and develops management reports. Identifies Risk Mitigation planning needs and appropriately follows up with staff and teams to monitor follow up and identify trends for training purposes.
• Selects, trains, directs, and evaluates assigned staff.
• Represents the unit and/or agency in risk management related communications and collaboration with DDS, service providers, as well as other community and government agencies.

EMPLOYMENT GUIDELINES:

Knowledge: Developmental disabilities, case management, DDS regulations, Lanterman Act, service standards, administrative and direct service provision, quality assurance methods, Regional Center's internal and/or community programs; electronic records management; principles of management and supervision.

Skills: New program development/training, interpretation of regulatory requirements, special incident investigation, information analysis and report development.

Education & Experience: Any combination equivalent to or likely to provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain knowledge and skills would be a B.A. in a related field, plus five years of related professional experience. A Master's degree in a related field may be substituted for three years of experience.

A valid California Driver's License and transportation, or acceptable substitute, is required for this position.

NLACRC Offers an Excellent Benefits Package

We offer employees a variety of health and dental plans:

• Health Insurance - We provide a generous contribution to additional plans that the employee may select for employee only or employee and dependents costs.
• Dental Insurance - NLACRC pays the full cost of the Dental DMO Plan for employees and eligible dependents. We also offer a Dental PPO plan with a low employee monthly contribution for employees and eligible dependents
• Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Account for eligible health care expenses
• Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account for eligible dependent care expenses
• No cost Life, Accidental Death & Disability, Long Term Disability Insurance for employees
• No cost Vision plan for employees and eligible dependents
• Retirement plan - NLACRC is a member of CalPERS which is a defined benefit plan that provides a monthly retirement allowance for eligible employees
• NLACRC offers two (2) deferred compensation plans - 457 and 403(b)
• Participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Paid Time Off - Eligible for 3 weeks of accrued vacation in the first year, 8 hours per month sick time, education, wellness, and sabbatical time
• Holidays - NLACRC offers 12 paid holidays throughout the year
• Most positions are offered a hybrid - remote option

Please note that benefit costs are pro-rated for part-time employees.

Professional Development Opportunities & Growth

NLACRC values the professional development of staff! Variety of career paths for entry-level management positions for those seeking leadership opportunities in the social services field.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At NLACRC, we value and celebrate diversity! In September 2021, NLACRC launched an initiative to enhance and strengthen our commitment to diversity and belonging.

Compensation

This position is exempt. Regular Salary:$87,660.98 - $118,342.34 per year.

NLACRC is an equal opportunity employer. Further, NLACRC will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.