QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST 3 - DPBH - Carson City

Announcement Number: 48066 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 07/15/2024 Close Date: 07/29/2024 Recruiter:
ANA MARIA ORNELLAS
Phone: (775)684-0151
Email: aornellas@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 8 Days 18 Hrs 45 Mins
The Position

Quality Assurance Specialists design and implement a comprehensive quality assurance program encompassing clinical and related disciplines at a mental health hospital, residential care facility or community-based program or service for individuals with intellectual disabilities who may also have significant physical and/or mental health issues [problems], rehabilitation facility, or a clinic which provides outpatient medical and psychological services, or the medical system for the Department of Corrections.

The position is in the Division of Public and Behavioral Health, Bureau of Behavioral Health Wellness and Prevention (BBHWP) and is located in Carson City, Nevada. This position is for a Quality Assurance Specialist III. Incumbents assist in performing quality assurance/improvement activities for community-based programs and services, most specifically related to the Substance Use Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Services Block Grant and related programs. Incumbents participate in the evaluation, design, and implementation of quality assurance/improvement activities for programs and services provided by the Bureau which may include collecting data to evaluate services, summarize findings, and prepare recommendations for improvement; participate in special analytical studies, research and projects; and assist in monitoring grant funds including researching information for participants, coordinating committee functions, and completing annual reports. This position will assist in the grants management of various programs to ensure quality programs are being funded through the Bureau. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-10_0/

To Qualify:

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing, social work, human development, special education, health science, public health, or other behavioral or social science and four years of professional experience performing program evaluation, quality assurance/improvement, and/or utilization review activities for a human services program or agency; OR two years of experience as a Quality Assurance Specialist II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience, above the Bachelor's degree level, as described above. Special Requirements A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. A valid drivers license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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Northern Nevada
515 East Musser Street,
First Floor
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204

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