State of Connecticut Executive Branch

• Department of Developmental Services: Incumbents in this class have primary responsibility for the required quality assurance and improvement activities of facilities, programs and agencies for compliance with state and federal laws, regulations, policies, standards for licensure and participation in Medicaid Waiver programs for individuals with an intellectual disability.
• Department of Public Health: Incumbents in this class have primary responsibility for evaluating and monitoring compliance with federal regulations for Intermediate Care Facilities-ID Certification. Incumbents may also evaluate the quality of service and compliance with state and federal statutes and regulations of other facilities and services licensed by the Department.

• Performs on-site inspections through reviewing, monitoring and evaluating programs and services;
• Observes individuals served and staff interactions and conducts interviews of staff, individuals served and family members or guardians;
• Interprets federal and state regulations regarding facilities under their jurisdiction;
• Prepares reports on facilities, programs and/or agency findings for compliance with pertinent federal and state regulations and communicates results;
• Maintains records of inspections and subsequent recommendations;
• Meets with providers in cases of non-compliance and suggests plans or correction as needed;
• Provides on-going consultation and technical assistance in relation to requirements and implementation of program standards;
• Investigates complaints regarding licensed or certified facilities, programs and agencies;
• Identifies situations of serious threat to individual health and/or safety and recommends corrective action;
• Assesses outstanding corrective actions and follow-up items;
• Conducts outreach to family members or guardians;
• Reviews and evaluates medical records, individual plans, case notes, legal and fiscal documents;
• Assists in the development of regulations, policies and standards for quality assurance;
• May research, analyze and contribute to the development and implementation of new quality measures and methods;
• May determine appropriateness of individual services and supports on an ongoing basis;
• May prepare data for legal proceedings regarding service quality to individuals served;
• May participate in administrative and legal proceedings;
• May coordinate team inspection procedures;
• Performs related duties as required.

• Knowledge of
  • and ability to interpret and apply relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations
  • principles and practices of inspection, evaluation, compliance and quality improvement;
  • state policies and local ordinances;
  • principles and practices of health inspectors and fire inspectors;
  • modern methods of care, treatment and education of individuals served with an intellectual disability;
• Skills
  • interpersonal skills;
  • oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to
  • perform inspections and individual reviews;
  • utilize computer software;
  • evaluate active treatment service.

One (1) year of the General Experience must include experience on an interdisciplinary team addressing the residential, programmatic or educational needs of individuals with an intellectual disability or other related conditions.

NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of Supervising Developmental Services Worker 1 or Supervising Developmental Services Worker 2.

• College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (l5) semester hours equalling six (6) months of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
• A Master's degree in the behavioral sciences, child development, counseling, education, nursing, psychology or licensure as a Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess a current Connecticut license for the appropriate disciplines.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.