Why Join ADAPT?

It's more than a job; it's a calling. It's where passion meets purpose. ADAPT Community Network, formerly United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of NYC provides a multitude of services to people with developmental disabilities. At ADAPT, we are 3,000 strong, and it takes every one of us to empower the lives of the people we support. With caring and great resources at hand, we know what it takes to help people live fuller, happier, healthier lives. Our employees show their commitment to the people we support every day, and we all deliver on our promise to provide innovative and comprehensive services to individuals with developmental disabilities.

For your next career move, apply with us at ADAPT Community Network! Wherever you work among our many locations around New York City, ADAPT offers paid training, competitive benefits, and we foster a team culture of learning, support, collaboration and career growth.

SUMMARY

Under general direction, is responsible for incident management data entry and incident management data tracking within the adult and education divisions. This includes typing incident review committee meeting minutes, data entry into the OPWDD IRMA incident database, assisting with tracking of corrective actions for reported incidents, and assisting in providing readouts to program Operations and Management staff related to incident reporting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of the Compliance Specialist will include but are not limited to the following:

• Attends Incident Review Committee Meetings and assists with recordkeeping and incident tracking.
• Assists in collecting and completing required paperwork and preparing incident packages for Incident Review Committee Meetings.
• Maintains and updates the OPWDD IRMA Incident Database.
• Monitors the OPWDD IRMA Incident Database for information requests from OPWDD and helps facilitate a timely response to OPWDD information requests.
• Types and maintains Incident Review Committee minutes.
• Distributes Incident Review Committee meeting minutes and updates shared folders with Incident Review Committee meeting minutes.
• Assists with tracking of open incidents helps facilitate submission and data entry related to corrective action plans for incidents.
• Assists with tracking of unsubmitted incident and alert packages.
• Interfaces with OPWDD incident management staff as needed regarding incidents in the OPWDD IRMA Incident Database.
• Reviews weekly medical reports to help ensure all incidents have been reported.
• Assists with collecting and organizing statistical information related to incident reporting.
• Assists as needed with required incident and compliance related mailings.
• Performs other related duties as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Good interpersonal skills are required in order to interact effectively with employees, co-workers, the people we support, and their families.
• Must be able to maintain the strictest confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Fully conversant with agency selected word processing, spreadsheet computer software programs and E-Mail system.
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Ability to analyze problems and determine corrective measures.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Willing to travel to all programs.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field preferred but not required.
• 1 year of comparable experience

COMPENSATION: $41,000 - $44,000 Annually & Industry-Leading Benefits!

At ADAPT, we value diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging. We strive to ensure that our employees are comfortable bringing their whole, authentic self to work and that the people we support can also be their authentic selves. We value diverse backgrounds, opinions, ideas, and ways of thinking. We aim to build an inclusive and diverse workforce that is empowered and supported with leaders who create diverse and inclusive teams. We continuously seek opportunities for the organization to foster a more positive, respected, united, and collaborative culture.

ADAPT Community Network is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds and statuses are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.