Risk Assessment Supervisor - Job #630

North County Regional; West Chatsworth (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

NLACRC in Chatsworth, CA is seeking a Risk Assessment Supervisor to plan, coordinate and direct the Risk Assessment program.

The role involves supervising staff, representing the agency at statewide meetings, and developing risk management plans to ensure DDS regulatory compliance. A Bachelor’s degree with five years of related experience is required; a Master’s may substitute for three years. A CA driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of developmental disabilities, DDS regulations, Lanterman Act, service standards.
• Skills in risk assessment, investigation, and reporting.
• Experience in supervision, staff development, and program documentation.

Responsibilities

• Represent NLACRC at quarterly statewide Risk Management meetings.
• Facilitate internal RMAP meetings to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Develop a Risk Management & Mitigation Plan per DDS requirements.
• Monitor timely completion of special incident reports and 30‑day outcomes.
• Coordinate with licensing, protective services, and law enforcement.
• Supervise SIR follow-up and RA program documentation; identify trends.
• Train and evaluate assigned staff; provide staff development.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Risk assessment

Staff supervision

Quality assurance

Records management

Education

B.A. with 5 years experience; Master’s may substitute for 3 years

Job description

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Risk Assessment Supervisor - Job #630

Chatsworth, CA, US

Salary Range: $87,660.98 To $118,342.34 Annually

RISK ASSESSOR SUPERVISOR

SCOPE: Plans, coordinates and directs the Risk Assessment program.

SUPERVISION: Receives policy direction from the Contract Administrator. Provides general supervision to assigned Specialists and support staff.

Reports to

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: (These are examples of the types of duties that may be performed. Additional duties may be added.)

• Takes responsibility to represent the agency at quarterly statewide Risk Management, Assessment and Planning (RMAP) meetings with Mission Analytics, the Department of Developmental Services (DDS), and the other Regional Centers across the state.
• Facilitate internal RMAP meetings to ensure that the agency meets regulatory requirements and DDS standards. Facilitate work groups with various departments within the agency to develop standard practices for staff to utilize when receiving various types of special incident reports, to include establishing internal processes and systems of support for the Risk Assessment unit in order to best support Case Management in meeting regulatory requirements.
• Works independently and interdepartmentally to develop a Risk Management & Mitigation Plan which meets DDS requirements. Monitors and evaluates the performance of plan components, ensures timely compliance, adjusts plan as necessary.
• Responsible for the tracking and monitoring of timely completion of special incident reports and closing 30-day reporting/outcomes, as well as agency compliance with Medi-Cal claim reports.
• Ensures coordination and communication with licensing, protective services, and law enforcement agencies relative to investigations. Consults with staff on complex risk assessment issues.
• Supervises SIR follow-up, internal staff and vendor training, and RA program documentation. Reviews SIRs to identify trends and patterns and develops management reports. Identifies Risk Mitigation planning needs and appropriately follows up with staff and teams to monitor follow up and identify trends for training purposes.
• Selects, trains, directs, and evaluates assigned staff.
• Represents the unit and/or agency in risk management related communications and collaboration with DDS, service providers, as well as other community and government agencies.

EMPLOYMENT GUIDELINES:

Knowledge: Developmental disabilities, case management, DDS regulations, Lanterman Act, service standards, administrative and direct service provision, quality assurance methods, Regional Center's internal and/or community programs; electronic records management; principles of management and supervision.

Skills: New program development/training, interpretation of regulatory requirements, special incident investigation, information analysis and report development.

Education & Experience: Any combination equivalent to or likely to provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain knowledge and skills would be a B.A. in a related field, plus five years of related professional experience. A Master's degree in a related field may be substituted for three years of experience.

A valid California Driver's License and transportation, or acceptable substitute, is required for this position.

Compensation:

This is an exempt position salary range is $87,660.98 - $118,342.34.

NLACRC is an equal opportunity employer. Further, NLACRC will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.