Incident Management Assistant (Full-Time)

Community Options, Inc.

SYRACUSE, NY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
JOB TYPE
Full-time
LOCATION
SYRACUSE, NY
POSTED
30+ days ago

Description

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states. 
 
We are now hiring a Full-Time Incident Management Assistant  to provide support in Syracuse, NY. The Incident Management Assistant is responsible for monitoring the systematic operations of incident management and internal investigations of residential, day, and vocational programs.
 
Starting pay is $27.00/per hour
 
Responsibilities
  • Review incident documentation and verify all required elements are complete to accurately support incident packages
  • Ensure incident packages are submitted timely per state regulations
  • Monitor Therap General Event Records (GER’s) to verify incidents are properly documented and Reported
  • Verify that all required notifications have been made to the individual’s team, management, clinical staff, and regulatory agencies
  • Participate in regular incident review committee meetings, and maintain incident management database as required
  • Assist in reviewing investigation recommendations with the Incident Management Coordinator and Incident Review Committee
  • Report and investigate TBI and NHTD Serious Reportable Incidents to perspective RRDC
  • Report and investigate TBI and NHTD Internal Recordable Incidents for identifying trends to determine any necessary policy and procedural changes
  • Analyzes quarterly and annual Reportable Incident reports and internal occurrences to identify trends
  • Knowledgeable of OPWDD Incident Reporting Management Application RMA
  • Monitor the implementation of Incident Review Committee recommendations and report any issues
  • Conduct investigation follow-up as required or requested by the Incident Review Committee
  • Assist Incident Management with ensuring assigned regions comply with Community Options Abuse and Neglect Policy
  • Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
  • Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or Investigation
  • Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing
Minimum Requirements
  • High school diploma or GED required; Associates/bachelor’s degree in a related field with at least three years of relevant experience preferred
  • Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record
  • Experience with community-based support for persons with disabilities
  • Ability to maintain effective relationships with management, employees, regulatory/oversight agencies, and the general public
  • Ability to effectively present facts and recommendations in oral and written form
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office 365
Why Community Options? 
  • Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday
  • Generous PTO
  • Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
  • 403b Retirement Plan
  • Incredible career growth opportunities
  • University partnerships that include tuition reduction
 
Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V 
 
 

About the Company

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Community Options, Inc.

Community Options’ mission is to develop housing and employment supports for persons with disabilities.

Community Options believes in the dignity of every person, and in the freedom of all people to experience the highest degree of self-determination. Embracing this philosophy, Community Options works with individuals with significant disabilities through residential services, day programs, social enterprises that employ individuals with disabilities, high school transition programs, and specialized programs for respite and medically fragile adults. As a national agency, Community Options seeks to promote the inclusion of people with disabilities in the community through person centered and natural supports, and collaboration with community partners to increase accessibility to services. Community Options does not administer any large congregate programs, recognizing that people with the most severe disabilities need environments, equipment, clinical and staff support that are tailored to their very specific needs. In its history, the agency has developed a reputation for quality, cost effective administration that encourages individual choice and flexibility.

We currently operate in 11 states: 

  • Arizona
  • Kentucky
  • Maryland
  • New Jersey
  • New Mexico
  • New York
  • Pennsylvania
  • South Carolina
  • Tennessee
  • Texas
  • Utah
COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Performance Bonus, Professional Development, 401K, Employee Referral Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Events, Retirement / Pension Plans, Transportation Allowance, Tuition Reimbursement, Vehicle Allowance, Life Insurance, Merchandise Discounts
FOUNDED
1989
WEBSITE
http://www.comop.org