Quality Improvement Specialist

Eckerdhelpsgirls; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 4,271,000 - 4,463,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-Cost Medical Insurance

PTO

11 paid holidays

Retirement plan with employer match

Flexible spending accounts

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

Eckerd Connects is seeking a QA-focused professional to support workforce development programs in Denver. You will analyze program quality and safety metrics, contribute to QA intervention decisions, and help document progress and outcomes across projects.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the Quality team, data validation, and reporting to ensure compliance with the Quality Management Plan and related standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of workforce development experience required; QA experience preferred.
• Knowledge of statutes, contracts terms and Quality Management standards, incl. data analytics processes.

Responsibilities

• Analyze program quality and safety metrics to determine the need for QA intervention.
• Develop and monitor QI initiatives with subject matter expertise.
• Maintain project schedules and documentation for tasks and reporting.
• Promote improvements to the workforce system as related to the Quality Management Plan.
• Support the quality team in implementing a quality management system.

Skills

Program quality analysis

Quality Assurance

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving andmaking adifferencein the lives of others.

Make more than a Living, Make a Difference

• Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 19 days of Paid Time Off the first year
• 11 paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability
• Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary term life insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
• PTO Exchange

Hourly Rate: $31.00

Duties & Responsibilities

• Partner in the analysis of program quality and safety metrics to determine the need for QI intervention. These metrics include but are not limited to external QA, licensing and monitoring reports, internal QA reports and data on critical incidents, key performance indicators and other quality relevant measures to prepare reports, recommendations, and ensure compliance as required.
• Partner in the development and monitoring of QI initiatives providing subject matter expertise.
• Maintain project schedules, databases or other required tools that accurately and proactively document, track, evaluate and report assigned specialist or program tasks.
• Promote and advocate for improvements to the workforce system as related to the primary purpose of the Quality Management Plan
• Contribute as a member of the Quality team to perform all functions, as necessary, through cross training and joint support to design and implement a quality management system that oversees sampling, satisfaction surveys, data collection, systems analysis, evaluation, and redesign to respond to the requirements of the Quality Management Plan.
• Provide accurate, professional representation of workforce development to community groups, including speaking engagements and other public relation functions, as designated.
• Monitor usage of automated tracking systems, analyze outcome data, and prepare reports.
• As assigned may perform the duties below:
  • Review of program files.
  • Monitoring of state systems.
  • Data Validation and reporting.
  • Scheduling of staff within career centers.
  • Monthly monitoring review checklists.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited College or University or a combination of education and experience
• 3+ years of workforce development experience required. Previous QA experience is preferred.
• Possess knowledge of statutes, contract terms and Quality Management standards including data analytics process.
• Must have an appropriate and valid state driver’s license and be able to meet requirements for Eckerd’s Auto Insurance and be able to drive for business purposes.

*This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.

About Our Workforce Programs

Eckerd Connects provides Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) services through contracts with the U.S. Department of Labor and local workforce boards, partnerships, and strategies to provide and create a career pathway for youth, adults, and dislocated workers. Training services include occupational skills training, customized training, on-the-job training, incumbent worker training, and transitional employment opportunities. We provide youth with development, academic instruction, career & technical education, and access to the 14 WIOA Youth Elements. We establish and develop relationships and networks with large and small employers and their intermediaries as well as develop, convene, or implement industry or sector partnerships.

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