Position Title: Quality Specialist  (FT) - $21.50 to $24.50

Location: Bethlehem

The Organization:

Valley Youth House is a nonprofit organization that empowers and strengthens the lives of children, youth, and families through inclusive programming that builds resilience and fosters growth and independence. Valley Youth House works from a Trauma Informed / Healing Centered perspective, incorporating positive youth and human development, and cultural awareness into all aspects of our agency. The agency is committed to ensuring that clients and staff feel safe, have choice and voice, collaborate in a trusting environment, and are empowered to make a difference in their own lives and the agency

Why Join Us?

• We offer a competitive compensation package with paid time off (PTO) to promote work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage, including prescription benefits.
• Enroll in our 401(k)-retirement plan and enjoy a company match up to 6% to secure your financial future.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage for peace of mind.
• Take advantage of our pre-tax spending accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care FSA).
• Health and wellness programs to support your overall well-being.
• Referral program where you can earn rewards for bringing talented individuals to our team.
• Tuition reimbursement program to fuel your professional growth
• An extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth onboarding process.

Essential Functions of the Quality Specialist:

• Provide continuous analytic and quality support to program leaders and staff, focusing compliance on a broad range of programmatic expectations within DPW 3800, 3680 and Specialized Settings regulations.
• Work in conjunction with Program Directors and Supervisors to identify and implement changes necessary for youth protection and support of program structure.
• Provide evaluation within areas of program governance for continuous quality improvement.
• Attend both external and internal agency trainings and workshops; complete and pass all required training hours and annual training as set forth in the funder and licensing regulations.

Minimal Qualifications for the Quality Specialist:

• They will possess a minimum of a BS/BA in Risk Management, Business, Finance, Social Services or a similar field, as well as, two years of related experience.
• Ideal candidate shall have experience in Quality Management, Data Collection and Outcomes/Performance Management.
• They shall possess excellent analytical and quantitative skills as well as attention to detail.
• They shall be extremely well organized and have an ability to communicate effectively both written and verbal.
• Demonstrate the ability to function well as a team member.
• Never have been convicted of any prohibited criminal or child abuse offense.
• Proficient in computer knowledge & skills (i.e. Microsoft Windows software); familiarity with the operations of EHRs, external databases and Google Suite is desired.

Physical Requirements for the Quality Specialist:

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. - Constantly
• Communicating with others to exchange information. - Constantly
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers. - Constantly
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing. - Constantly
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds. - Constantly

**If eligible: Medical, vision, and prescription benefits available after the first month of hire, Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time Off, 401k -6% match, Employer-paid clearances, physical, and training, Opportunities for Tuition reimbursement, Opportunities for licensure supervision hours for LCSW and LPC.

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