Certified Investigator (Part-Time)

Community Options New York•New York, NY

25d•$30

About The Position

Community Options, Inc. is an national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states. We are actively seeking a part-time Certified Investigator in Manhattan, NY. The Certified Investigator conducts all investigations related to individual abuse, incidents, and other agency affairs as needed by the agency within the state required timeframes. This is a per diem - will be paid on a daily basis. Starting pay is: $30.00/ per hour

Requirements

Must be a Certified Investigator
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent, and three years related experience OR any equivalent combination of experience and training
Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record
Commitment to and knowledge of community-based support for persons with disabilities
Working knowledge of management of an effective QA program, including training, monitoring, conducting, and documenting investigations, addressing violations, and monitoring corrective actions
Ability to maintain effective relationships with other management staff, employees, regulatory/oversight agencies, and the general public
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing

Responsibilities

Conduct in person and virtual interviews and collect written statements and other supporting documentation pertinent to investigation
Act as the point of contact for investigations and coordinate the investigation process, collecting information requested by the investigator, schedule staff interviews, and visit homes/programs
Submit investigative reports in a timely manner, and corrective actions plans according to the Justice Center requirements
Knowledgeable of OPWDD Incident Reporting Management Application RMA
Conduct agency-wide programmatic internal audits and ensure that the agency is prepared for external audits
Review investigation recommendations with the QA/Incident Management Committee and respond to reports in a timely manner
Initiate and monitor the implementation of all QA/Management Committee recommendations and report any issues
Interface as an agency representative with law enforcement, state governing, and regulatory bodies
Assist with curriculum and conduct agency-wide trainings on abuse prevention, incident reporting and other regulatory/core training topics as needed
Maintain all documentation securely in files electronically and in HIPAA compliant manner
Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation