TelligenCedar Rapids, Iowa
Quality Improvement Facilitator - East Central Iowa
- Hybrid
- Full-Time
- State Health Solutions
About the role
As a Quality Improvement Facilitator, you will focus on Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) provider quality and will evaluate HCBS waiver, habilitation, CNRS providers, and self-directed services to ensure quality and compliance with state and federal rules and laws, and industry best practice standards.
This position requires residence in one of the following Iowa counties: Scott, Linn, Jones, Cedar, Jackson or Clinton counties, or surrounding areas. Candidates outside these locations will not be considered.
What you'll do:
- Conduct comprehensive quality evaluations of HCBS waiver, Habilitation, CNRS providers, and self-directed services
- Assess provider compliance with state and federal regulations, policies, and procedures
- Develop and implement corrective action plans with providers
- Provide technical assistance and guidance to providers on HCBS topics
- Document findings and maintain detailed records of provider evaluations
- Analyze data and prepare reports on provider performance and compliance
- Facilitate training sessions and educational workshops for providers
- Collaborate with stakeholders to implement quality improvement initiatives
- Monitor provider progress in meeting quality standards
- Stay current with evolving HCBS regulations and best practices
Required Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, social work, public health, or related field
- Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in HCBS or quality improvement
- Knowledge of state and federal HCBS regulations and requirements
- Understanding of quality assurance principles and methodologies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and able to use various types of technology
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel within assigned region
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Must reside in one of the following Iowa counties: Linn, Jones, Cedar, Scott, Clinton, or Jackson, or surrounding counties.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Experience with HCBS waiver programs and self-directed services
- Knowledge of person-centered planning principles
- Background in disability services or long-term care
- Training or teaching experience
- Knowledge of continuous quality improvement methodologies
- Experience with data analysis and reporting tools
- Experience working remotely
Description as published by Telligen.