MUI Coordinator

Description

Description

REGULAR HOURS OF WORK: 8:00 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m., 37.5 paid hours per week; (hours may be flexible, not to exceed 40 hours per week)

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Provider & Community Resource Supervisor

DEPARTMENT: Provider and Community Resources

As an employee of the Fairfield County Board of Developmental Disabilities, (FCBDD) the job incumbent shall comply with all Board policies at all times, and shall demonstrate respect for, support dignity of, and observe the rights of all individuals served by the agency. Job incumbent will clarify to all stakeholders that the Fairfield DD vision is to support people on their journey toward greater independence.

30%
Implements the Major Unusual Incident Processes for the FCBDD Demonstrated by:

• Consults with providers, individual support coordinators and other stakeholders as needed for UIs, MUIs, prevention planning and other recommendations.
• Assures County Board compliance to DODD regulations regarding UIs/MUIs.
• Consults with contracted investigative agent agency to determine if an incident rises to the current interpretation of a reportable MUI.
• Reviews initial MUI reports received and submits to the contracted investigative agent agency so they can complete the initial filing through ITS within required timelines and procedures and begin the investigation.
• Recommends immediate actions or a prevention plan relative to a MUI through communication with internal and external customers, including recommending revisions to Individual Service Plans to teams. Ensures prevention plans align with the FCBDD vision and mission.
• Completes prevention plan review within 30 days after plan submission to ensure that the plan has been implemented and is effective.
• Maintains MUI files and required documentation, including the collection of needed information, ensuring it is forwarded to the Investigative Agent or other investigative entity [law enforcement].
• Maintains MUI database that is stored on network server.
• Provides written facts and findings to all required parties relative to the outcome of MUI investigations.
• Assures that all aspects of assigned MUI investigations are properly completed and closed within established timelines.
• Maintains discreet confidentiality of high-profile incidents or situations involving internal or external providers which often involves human resources information that may result in a personnel disciplinary action.
• Participates in annual reviews of MUIs by a committee composed of a cross section of individuals representing county board staff, private providers, families, and other stakeholders.
• Prepares/participates in reviews conducted by the DODD and other regulatory/accrediting agencies including preparation of any outcome plan as necessary.
• Performs other duties as necessary to assure compliance to agency policies and procedures or DODD regulations related to Major Unusual Incidents and Unusual Incidents.

15%
Implements the Unusual Incident Processes for the FCBDD Demonstrated by:

• Reviews all Unusual Incident Reports (UIs) received to determine if an MUI has occurred, which may involve screening, and consultation with Supervisor, DODD, or others as needed.
• Ensures response /follow-up to incidents received if necessary; by contacting providers for additional information to make recommendations or compel others for action.
• Manages Unusual Incident database enter incidents, and periodic review of quality of data entered with supervisor. Outcomes of reviews may necessitate making recommendations and/or compelling others to enter additional information relative to documentation of clarification and follow up.
• Acts as a liaison between all parties including individuals, providers, families, public officials, etc.; in the function of UI incident review, or consultation with other agencies navigating through the DD system relative to an incident involving an individual.
• Reviews a representative sample of provider unusual incident logs each month to ensure that MUIs have been reported, preventive measures have been implemented, and that trends and patterns have been identified and addressed.

10%
Court Contact
Develops and maintains effective connections with local law enforcement and other agencies to ensure a collaborative approach in all situations.
Maintains discreet communications relative to high profile cases that may involve law enforcement, prosecution or other responsible entity.
Connects law enforcement, prosecution or other responsible entity with Individual Support Coordinator at the earliest opportunity to provide the greatest level of support from Fairfield DD.

25%
Communications Interacts in a courteous and professional manner with individuals receiving supports, their families, and friends and with coworkers, supervisors and members of the community. Actively promotes good public relations with parents, advocates, community organization, professionals, other school districts, Job and Family Services, other agencies and other county…