MDS Coordinator, RN Grand Islander RI and V2U
- $100,000–$110,000 Per Hour
| Location | Providence, RI |
| Salary | $99,628–$112,906 Per Year |
Department
Department of Children, Youth, and Families
Division
Social/Human Services
Salary
$99,628.00 - $112,906.00
Job Profile
JC-02708300-77 - Community Services Coordinator
Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours
Monday - Friday; 8:30am - 4:00pm
Non-Standard 35.0
Please note: This positing is for 4 positions.
These positions are located in the Division of Residential Monitoring Unit.
Job Requisition Number
JR103673 COMMUNITY SERVICES COORDINATOR - 4 (Open)
Pay Grade
C00A34 A
Classification
Community Services Coordinator
Class Definition
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To focus and assist community activity on the behalf of children; to provide staff assistance to the Governor's Advisory Committee for Children and Youth; and to related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general direction of a superior with considerable latitude for the exercise of initiative and independent judgement.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: As required, supervises professional, technical and clerical personnel assigned to assist.
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT:
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES: A thorough knowledge of the physical, emotional, social, educational and economic factors which affect children; a thorough knowledge of community resources relating to children; the ability to coordinate the efforts of state, community and private organizations on the behalf of children; the ability to provide staff assistance through organization, research, analysis and recommendations; the ability to prepare written and oral reports; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with state, community and private officials; and related capacities and abilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education: Such as may have been gained through: graduation from a college of recognized standing; and
Experience: Such as may have been gained through: considerable employment in a responsible position in a public or voluntary social agency concerned with the problems of children.
Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.
Supplemental Information
Community Services Coordinator Supplemental Information:
In addition to the duties and responsibilities contained within the Community Services Coordinator classification specification, the following responsibilities shall be performed:
Residential Monitoring and Quality Oversight
Coordinate and conduct announced and unannounced monitoring activities to evaluate the safety, quality, clinical effectiveness, and performance of residential intervention programs serving Rhode Island young people.
Review clinical, operational, and quality documentation; assess implementation of evidence-informed and trauma-responsive practices; and participate in multidisciplinary reviews involving significant incidents, provider performance, and quality improvement opportunities.
Promote relationship-based monitoring through ongoing engagement with providers, youth, families, and Department staff.
Quality Improvement, Performance Evaluation, and Provider Support
Coordinate Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities, monitor implementation of improvement initiatives, and provide technical assistance, consultation, and guidance to residential intervention providers.
Analyze monitoring findings, provider performance information, quality indicators, and trends to identify strengths, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
Prepare reports, recommendations, dashboards, presentations, and other materials to support Department leadership, provider performance improvement, and informed decision-making.
Program Development and System Coordination
Assist in the development, implementation, and ongoing refinement of monitoring tools, policies, procedures, guidance documents, quality assurance standards, and operational processes supporting the Residential Monitoring Unit.
Coordinate with Department divisions, providers, regulatory agencies, advocacy organizations, and community partners to support consistent monitoring practices, quality improvement efforts, and statewide residential service enhancement.
Recommend operational, programmatic, and policy improvements based on monitoring activities, performance trends, emerging best practices, and identified system needs.
Additional Duties:
Travel throughout Rhode Island to conduct monitoring activities and participate in meetings, reviews, and other oversight functions.
Perform related duties necessary to support implementation, operation, coordination, and ongoing development of the Residential Monitoring Unit.
This position serves as a key component of the Department''s Residential Monitoring Unit and is responsible for coordinating and conducting residential intervention monitoring, quality improvement, performance evaluation, provider and stakeholder engagement, and system improvement activities to promote safe, effective, trauma-informed, and high-quality services for Rhode Island young people and families.
Benefits
For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.
Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.