Occ. Code 6674211

 

 

STANDARDS COMPLIANCE ANALYST 1 (DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES), GRADE 18

6674211

STANDARDS COMPLIANCE ANALYST 2 (DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES), GRADE 23

6674212

STANDARDS COMPLIANCE ANALYST 3 (DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES), GRADE 27

6674213

STANDARDS COMPLIANCE ANALYST 4 (DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES), M-3

6674214

 

 

New York State Department of Civil Service

 

Classification Standard

 

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF CLASS SERIES

 

Standards Compliance Analysts (Developmental Disabilities) perform, supervise, and oversee quality improvement, on-site field inspection, survey, and/or certification activities of treatment, service, and care providers for people with developmental disabilities that are funded and regulated by the federal government and/or New York State. 

 

Positions are classified at the Office for People With Development Disabilities (OPWDD) in the Division of Quality Improvement. 

 

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

 

          STANDARDS COMPLIANCE ANALYST 1 (DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES): full-performance level; serves as a member of a team engaged in quality improvement, on-site field inspection, survey, and/or certification activities for developmental disabilities treatment, service, and care providers.

 

STANDARDS COMPLIANCE ANALYST 2 (DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES): first supervisory level; supervises and leads a team of Standards Compliance Analysts 1 (Developmental Disabilities).

 

STANDARDS COMPLIANCE ANALYST 3 (DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES): second supervisory level; supervises Standards Compliance Analysts 2 (Developmental Disabilities); and oversees quality improvement, on-site field inspection, survey, and/or certification activities performed by multiple teams in an assigned geographic region. 

 

STANDARDS COMPLIANCE ANALYST 4 (DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES): managerial level; supervises Standards Compliance Analysts 3 (Developmental Disabilities); and assists in the overall management of the Division of Quality Improvement.  

 

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES

 

STANDARDS COMPLIANCE ANALYST 1 (DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES)

 

Serves as a member of a team engaged in quality improvement, on-site field inspection, survey, and/or certification activities, including resurveys, Medicaid Service Coordination reviews, complaint visits, investigations, annual visits, and other work required by the Division of Quality Improvement. 

 

·       Conducts on-site visits of provider services and programs, including those under the Home and Community Based Services Waiver and contracts. 

 

·       Reviews and evaluates program and treatment records; observes and interviews provider agency staff, individuals, and family members to determine quality of service delivery, consumer satisfaction, and compliance with individualized service plans and federal and State laws, rules, and regulations. 

 

·       Reviews and analyzes certification applications; conducts on-site certification surveys to ensure that programs comply with application descriptions and federal and State requirements; and makes recommendations to approve, deny, or revoke certification. 

 

·       Participates in exit conferences. 

 

·       Gathers and records inspection and survey findings in designated databases. 

 

·       Evaluates inspection and survey findings by comparing collected information against established standards, laws, rules, and regulations. 

 

·       Develops written reports of inspection and survey activities and findings to identify merits, deficiencies, and areas of non-compliance. 

 

·       Drafts compliance reports and operating certificates, including statements of deficiencies, to providers.

 

·       Reviews and accepts plans of corrective action; and works and follows-up with providers to ensure appropriate implementation.

 

Provides technical assistance and guidance to provider agencies, applicants, and individuals involved in the development and operation of programs and services by interpreting established regulatory requirements, quality of care standards, and inspection and certification policy and procedures.  

 

Assists in the development and revision of rules, regulations, standards, guidelines, and procedures related to the quality of services provided to people with developmental disabilities in State and non-State operated facilities, residences, and programs.

 

STANDARDS COMPLIANCE ANALYST 2 (DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES)

 

Performs the same duties and activities as a Standard Compliance Analyst 1 (Developmental Disabilities).

 

Supervises and leads a team of Standards Compliance Analysts 1 (Developmental Disabilities).

 

·       Determines and oversees staff assignments; approves time and attendance; reviews and approves travel; completes performance evaluations; identifies training needs; and arranges for the provision of training.  

 

·       Serves as lead team member and technical expert in programs, rules, and regulations by providing guidance, direction, and supervision to Standards Compliance Analysts 1 (Developmental Disabilities) in office and field settings.

 

·       Plans, schedules, and conducts on-site visits of provider services and programs; makes determinations to approve, deny, or revoke provider certification; and reviews and approves compliance reports and operating certificates, including statements of deficiencies, to providers.

 

·       Oversees and is responsible for all activities and work completed by assigned team; ensures standards for quality and quantity have been met, and that visits and reports are completed within required timeframes and in accordance with OPWDD policy and procedures. 

 

Serves as the agencys representative on certification, quality improvement, and on-site field inspection and survey matters, and resolves related issues.

 

Assists higher-level staff in the development of strategic plans, initiatives, and projects. 

 

May plan, develop, assist, coordinate, and/or facilitate quality improvement initiatives, strategic plans, and projects to ensure the delivery of quality outcomes for stakeholders.

 

Monitors and gathers feedback to assess effectiveness and make revisions where necessary, and acts as liaison and facilitator within the Division of Quality Improvement, other divisions, or external parties to implement quality improvement efforts. 

 

 

STANDARDS COMPLIANCE ANALYST 3 (DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES)

 

Supervises Standards Compliance Analysts 2 (Developmental Disabilities) in office and field settings, and oversees multiple teams of staff engaged in quality improvement, on-site field inspection, survey, and/or certification activities in an assigned geographic region.

 

Determines the composition of inspection and survey teams. 

 

Analyzes findings from agency and program reviews, and makes recommendations to team staff and/or management regarding appropriate remedial action when necessary.

 

Responds to sensitive issues and/or concerns raised or identified by individuals, advocates, staff, and/or other internal and external stakeholders, and communicates them to management as needed. 

 

Assists higher-level staff in the development, evaluation, and implementation of strategic plans, initiatives, and projects.

 

May present at training sessions and other public events as assigned.

 

STANDARDS COMPLIANCE ANALYST 4 (DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES)

 

Assists in the overall management of the Division of Quality Improvement.

 

Oversees the development of quality improvement policies and procedures and program review activities; coordinates quality improvement operations with inspection and certification field staff; and supervises Standards Compliance Analysts 3 (Developmental Disabilities). 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

 

 

STANDARDS COMPLIANCE ANALYST 1 (DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES)

 

Open-Competitive: bachelors degree in a human services field and two years of experience in the development, implementation, oversight, monitoring, and revision of individual program plans, or as a service provider in an organization where the primary focus is providing professional services to people with developmental disabilities.

 

STANDARDS COMPLIANCE ANALYST 2 (DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES)

 

Open-Competitive: bachelors degree in a human services field and three years of experience; two years of which were in the formal, onsite inspection and review of a developmental disabilities program for compliance with established legal requirements, standards, and/or contracts for program services, and one year of which was professional clinical/treatment experience in a developmental disabilities program. 

 

Promotion: one year of service as a Standards Compliance Analyst 1 (Developmental Disabilities).

 

STANDARDS COMPLIANCE ANALYST 3 (DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES)

 

Promotion: one year of service as a Standards Compliance Analyst 2 (Developmental Disabilities).

 

STANDARDS COMPLIANCE ANALYST 4 (DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES)

 

Promotion: one year of service as a Standards Compliance Analyst 3 (Developmental Disabilities).

 

 

Date:  9/17

 

 

         

NOTE:  Classification Standards illustrate the nature, extent, and scope of duties and responsibilities of the classes they describe.  Standards cannot and do not include all of the work that might be appropriately performed by a class.  The minimum qualifications above are those which were required for appointment at the time the Classification Standard was written.  Please contact the Division of Staffing Services for current information on minimum qualification requirements for appointment or examination.