Assistant Risk Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is excited to offer a career growth opportunity to a motivated and talented individual for the Risk Manager position. DDS is dedicated to creating, in partnership with others, innovative and genuine opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities to participate fully and meaningfully in, and contribute to, their communities as valued members.

This position is a Regional Risk Manager for the Southeast Region. Duties include: management of risk for individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism, collaboration on investigations including active assistance with action plans and interviews, oversight of mortality reviews, facilitation of appeals, participation in PBS rollout and peer review, oversight of regional compliance with data collection, reporting and provision of support to area offices and the field (program monitors), as well as other responsibilities as a member of the senior management team.

The Regional Risk Manager functions as a senior level manager, providing direction, support and oversight to a variety of clinical services and oversight services within the Region. This position oversees all programmatic and administrative aspects of the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) risk management and incident reporting system for the Southeast Region. This entails developing, maintaining and enhancing systems in place to assure the appropriate identification and review of individuals at risk served by DDS. At any given time, there are approximately 200 risk management plans in the region requiring monitoring and oversight. The position oversees the incident reporting system Home and Community Services Information System (HCSIS), including assuring that appropriate individual actions are taken and that data is aggregated and analyzed in order to identify patterns and trends. The position involves consultation to DDS Area staff as well as providers regarding individuals at risk and is responsible for special projects related to the scopes identified for this position.

The Regional Risk Manager plays an active role in the regional peer review and PBS team and oversees mortality reviews for the region. The position works with the Office of Quality Enhancement around surveys and will assist area offices in follow up. Follow may entail additional or special reviews of provider agencies.

The Regional Risk Manager participates in statewide committees and is the conduit for clinical referrals to statewide clinical resources. This position assists the Regional Director in the ISP appeal process.

The Regional Risk Manager is a member of the Regional Management Team and reports directly to the Regional Director. 

Please Note:

This position is located in the Regional Office in Middleboro, MA. 

Schedule: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Days Off: Sunday/Saturday 

About the Department of Developmental Services: 

The mission of the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is to create innovative and genuine opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder to participate fully and contribute meaningfully to their communities as valued members. DDS serves over 43,000 vulnerable individuals throughout their lifetimes, providing a spectrum of day, employment, and residential supports. The agency directly oversees and manages $3 billion in public funds ($2.7B operating budget) and approximately 5,500 staff, the largest state employee workforce of any agency in the Massachusetts executive branch of government.

For more information about our agency and programs visit: www.mass.gov/dds

Pre-Hire Process:

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Record Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website.

       Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines.

A criminal and tax history background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired.

Recommended candidates must successfully complete pre-employment screening which includes:

       Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC) Abuse Registry Search:  https://www.mass.gov/info-details/dppc-abuser-registry

       Criminal background check (CORI) by regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori

       National Background Checks, Chapter 234 of the Acts of 2014, conduct fingerprint-based check. https://www.mass.gov/lists/dds-fingerprint-background-checks

ADA Reasonable Accommodation:

If you require a reasonable accommodation with the application/interview process, please contact us at: EOHHS Candidate ADA Requests

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For questions regarding this requisition, please contact the Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122 Ext. #4.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must have at least (A) five (5) years of full-time or, equivalent part-time, professional, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in business administration, business management, public administration, public management, clinical administration or clinical management of which (B) at least one (1) year must have been in a project management, supervisory or managerial capacity or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below.

Substitutions:

I. A certificate in a relevant or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required (A) experience.

II. A Bachelor's degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required (A) experience.

III. A Graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required (A) experience.

IV. A Doctorate degree in a related field may be substituted for four (4) years of the required (A) experience.

Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate's years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.

Comprehensive Benefits

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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.  Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.  Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements.  We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.