Accreditation & Compliance Coordinator

Emory Valley Center Inc; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Medical Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Emory Valley Center Inc in Oak Ridge, TN is seeking a Program Specialist to support accreditation and quality assurance efforts within our IDD services. The role focuses on coordinating accreditation processes, maintaining documentation, conducting internal audits, and staff training.

You will collaborate with departments to implement improvements, stay current with CARF/JCAHO standards, and contribute to a compliant, person-centered program that empowers individuals we serve.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus one year of relevant experience; or higher with related certifications.
• Familiarity with accreditation standards (CARF, JCAHO or similar).
• Experience in documenting compliance and audits.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate accreditation processes to ensure compliance with standards.
• Prepare and maintain documentation for reviews and audits.
• Conduct internal audits of policies, procedures, and accreditation criteria.
• Collaborate with departments to implement improvements and corrective actions.
• Stay informed about updates to accreditation standards and best practices.
• Assist in staff training on accreditation requirements and documentation procedures.
• Support accreditation visits and inspections.
• Serve as backup to internal investigator during workplace investigations.

Skills

Compliance

Quality assurance

Project management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independence

MS Office

Documentation systems

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree

High school diploma + experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management systems

Regulatory databases

Job description

Emory Valley Center Inc in Oak Ridge, TN is seeking a Program Specialist to support accreditation and quality assurance efforts within our IDD services. The role focuses on coordinating accreditation processes, maintaining documentation, conducting internal audits, and staff training.

You will collaborate with departments to implement improvements, stay current with CARF/JCAHO standards, and contribute to a compliant, person-centered program that empowers individuals we serve.