The Verland Foundation Inc. Jobs (2)

Description : $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS

Verland is hiring Exceptional People to provide Compassionat e Care as an Incident Manager at the Sewickley ICF Campus . Our Mission is that "We believe that every person deserves a safe, enriching, and stable environment in which to thrive with dignity and respect.

Our mission is to provide individualized, innovative care and ongoing support for people in our community with complex physical and intellectual challenges. "

Verland's Vision is simple "To lead the way in transformative care, for those with complex needs, allowing all individuals the power to live a life of dignity and contribute to our society to the full extent of their abilities."

Maintains oversight and provides education and guidance to employees regarding incident management processes and investigations.

Oversees IM administrative reviews and quality assurance peer reviews to ensure processes meet regulatory standards. Tracks and reviews incident data.

Implements performance improvement standards when necessary. Monitors and reviews industry regulations for changes and adjusts policy and procedures accordingly.

This is a salaried, exempt position.

Incident Manager is responsible for :

• Promotes the health, safety, rights, and well-being of the Individuals receiving services and seeks to enhance their dignity by the elimination of recurring and / or preventable incidents.
• Responsible for completing investigations including but not limited to securing of evidence, obtaining witness statements and interviews, retrieving information from electronic surveillance, reviewing staff schedules, compiling information from agency's Electronic Health Record (EHR), and developing a chronological summary of factual finding from occurrence to closure.
• Complies with required incident management reporting timeframes; ensuring incidents are filed, finalized and / or extended according to the timelines set forth by regulatory and agency standards.
• Maintains knowledge of incident management regulations (federal, state, and regional), manuals, bulletins, other published protocols, guidance and reference materials, and the state reporting systems.

Communicates changes and develops and revises policy and / or procedures accordingly.

Provides orientation and training to staff to enable them to respond to, report and, where possible, prevent incidents.

Provides ongoing training on the recognition and reporting of abuse and neglect incidents. Assists in the training new Incident Management staff.

Assist with obtaining documentation for corrective actions for all certified investigations with respective department managers and ensures completion of corrective actions within required timeframes.

Ensures completion of certified investigation hard copy files maintained on-site.

• Acts as the liaison to protective services, law enforcement, state and / or county personnel when required. Responds to questions from leadership, staff, family members related to incidents as necessary.
• Engages in quarterly Certified Investigations Peer Reviews to build systemic capacity and enhance the quality of certified investigations.
• Supports incident management surveys, information requests and audits conducted by the regulatory bodies.
• Tracks monthly and quarterly incident data and uses trend analyses to identify systemic issues. Tracks medication errors trends and reviews monthly status update.

Collaborates on completing the supporting documentation on file.

• Supports running and uploading incident reports from EIM in the Power BI Dashboard SharePoint environment.
• Attends daily morning huddles to discuss relevant incidents and seek status update. Attends plan update meetings on individuals involved in incidents as needed.
• Must be able to maintain a flexible work schedule as required by certified investigation situational needs. Be on the Incident on-call schedule on rotation basis, including the weekends.
• Reviews daily incident reports and follow-up with supervisors on pending information, assists in edits, sends pending notifications to the Incident Reporting email, and attends to any other items as needed.

Maintains ongoing monitoring on the timeliness and completeness of information on incidents in the EHR.

• Be part of Administrative Review Committee as a Certified Investigator. Serves as a member of Certified Investigation Peer Review Committee and Verland Quality Management Committee.
• Collaborates closely with the Risk Manager regarding Incident Management.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned.

Requirements :

• Must maintain a current PA-Office of Development Program (ODP) Certified Investigator certificate.
• Must have a thorough understanding of all ICF / MR governing regulations on incident management and develop understanding of facility policies and procedures related to the health, safety, and welfare of the Individuals.
• Must have good writing and typing skills with attention to details including grammatical and spelling accuracy.
• Must maintain a professional demeanor and the ability to interact effectively with staff at all levels.
• Be open and willing to initiate new procedures and explore alternative methods of incident prevention.
• Must be willing to make timely decisions on safety and health issues related to incident prevention and the incident management process.
• Must be sensitive to the confidentiality of information pertaining to the Individuals and comply with HIPAA regulations when discharging responsibilities.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

• Bachelor's degree in a health care related field is preferred with two years' experience working in the Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) / Mental Retardation (MR).
• Working proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required.
• Familiarity with protective services laws and mandated reporter regulations required.
• Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Ability to conduct thorough investigations and ability to manage competing priorities is required.
• Familiarity with PA Enterprise Incident Management (EIM) required.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver's license and insured vehicle required.
• Act 33 / 34 clearances, FBI required.

BENEFITS :

• Minimum of 24 hours worked and employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package :
• Health (UPMC), Dental (Delta Dental) and Vision Insurances
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (HSA)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• 403B Traditional and Roth with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Competitive PTO Plan
• 11 Paid Holidays

Up to 2 weeks paid training provided by Verland, to educate new hires on daily living skills, social engagement, personal hygiene skills, along with each individual's support plan / personal development goals that are essential to improve the daily lives of the individuals that we serve.

Completion of training is required at the start of employment.

Verland Family Values : Commitment to Community Compassionate Care Dedication to Employees Trust through Transparency Welcoming Diversity To learn more about our Mission, Vision and Family Values check out our website at Verland.org .

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Description : New Starting Wage of $18.00!

Verland is hiring Exceptional People to provide Compassionat e Care as a Driver at our Sewickley campus to provide a friendly, caring and safe travel atmosphere when transporting Verland's residents in a wheelchair accessible van.

Our Mission is that "We believe that every person deserves a safe, enriching, and stable environment in which to thrive with dignity and respect.

Our mission is to provide individualized, innovative care and ongoing support for people in our community with complex physical and intellectual challenges. "

Verland's Vision is simple "To lead the way in transformative care, for those with complex needs, allowing all individuals the power to live a life of dignity and contribute to our society to the full extent of their abilities."

Verland provides care for adults and children with intellectual, medical and / or physical disabilities, 47 homes across Southwestern Pennsylvania.

Verland is proud to serve residential and day programs in multiple locations including Allegheny, Beaver, Mercer, Fayette counties.

Join our compassionate, inclusive, dedicated and professional team. To learn more about Verland, visit our website www.Verland.org .

Driver duties include :

• Operates a wheelchair accessible passenger motor vehicle, including accessories, to provide client transportation to and from assigned destinations.
• Ensures that all passenger vehicles are cleaned on the outside and sanitized on the inside throughout the entire shift, and before the beginning and ending of the shift.
• Insures safe transport of clients and staff
• Provides for the wellbeing of the clients while boarding, traveling and disembarking from vehicles.
• Insures all safety policies and procedures are followed as prescribed.
• Insures efficient and safe operating condition of vehicles (i.e., check oil, gas, coolant, tire pressure.)
• Provides a clean (inside and out) vehicle.
• Insures vehicles are properly equipped with items necessary (i.e., oxygen, first aid kit, emergency flares, telephone / numbers.
• Delivers or picks up supplies or equipment as necessary
• Assists maintenance and housekeeping when necessary
• Maintains a safe driving record
• Other duties as assigned

Cash Incentives :

• $1000 - $1,500 Employee Referral (for successfully* referring someone to employment)
• Up to an extra $2,080 a year in lieu of Health Insurance coverage (see benefits below)

Benefits :

Minimum of 24 hours worked and employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package :

• Health (UPMC), Dental (Delta Dental) and Vision Insurances
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (HSA)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• 403B Traditional and Roth with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Competitive PTO Plan
• 8 Paid Holidays

Verland is truly STATE OF THE HEART!

Requirements :

• Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely and efficiently in traffic and under adverse climate conditions.
• Experience operating a wheel chair van preferred.
• Knowledge of motor vehicle equipment and the methods used in servicing and making minor repairs.
• Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Demonstrate confidentiality as required for the position, and ability to accept change in routine without notice.
• Ability to read, write and understand English.
• High school diploma / GED
• Valid driver's license
• Reliable means of transportation
• Ability to lift 50lbs and transfer without restrictions
• Successfully complete background, physical, and drug screening

Up to 2 weeks paid training provided by Verland, to educate new hires on daily living skills and social engagement that are essential to improve the daily lives of the individuals that we serve.

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