Quality and Risk Specialist

Are you driven to do the right thing for individuals needing care? Do you have exceptional assessment and communication skills?

Being a Quality and Risk Specialist at Devereux may be a perfect role for you!

The Quality and Risk Specialist position, located at our Viera Campus in Viera, Florida, involves the daily operation of a multi‑functional tasks. The individual will work directly with all program staff and management to ensure the quality and safety is provided to the individuals we serve and the staff that provide services. This position requires judgment and ability to function independently under the network policies and procedures with minimal supervision.

Implements duties under Devereux Florida Risk/Quality Management and Compliance Program to include activities involving risk management, incident reporting, investigations, compliance data collection & analysis and coordination of internal and external monitoring. This vital position will act as liaison between Devereux and outside agencies, e.g., Department of Children and Families, AHCA and the local police.

$20.25 –23.09/hr based on education and relevant experience.

This is a fulltime office‑based position located at our Viera Campus in Viera, Florida. In addition, there will be travel to other Devereux sites approximately 1–2 times/month. Mileage reimbursement.

This role offers variety each day and the opportunity to interact with many different Departments. You will gain exposure to all of Devereux Florida programs and interact with outside agencies.

• Paid time off (24 days per year, increase with years of service);
  Sick time (64 hours per year)
• Retirement – 403(b) through TIAA
• Quality Low‑Cost Benefits (medical, dental, vision), pet insurance, plus student loan debt assistance and 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires! (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..org
• eM Life for Mental Health and Work/Life Programs
• ASCEND - Tuition Program You deserve to work somewhere that gives back to you! Devereux is proud to offer ASCEND – the
  first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers – the career guidance, one‑on‑one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. This program includes 100% of tuition covered (up to fifteen thousand dollars annually for undergraduate and twenty‑five thousand dollars annually for graduate) and student loan repayment, among other benefits!
• Free access to Payactiv
  , a platform to get a portion of your earned wages between pay periods
• Employee Assistance Program and Employee Discounts – Available the first day of employment through Carebridge
• Service Awards – All employees celebrating a five‑year increment (5, 10, 15, etc.) anniversary receive taxable compensation in recognition of their long‑term commitment to Devereux.

• High School or GED required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field preferred

• 1-2 years experience in behavioral health setting or child welfare required.
• Proficient skills using computer software/programs required
• Excellent communication skills

• Must be able to attend a 3-day orientation Monday-Wednesday from 9am-5pm.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Successfully pass pre-employment medical screenings which include:
  Drug Screen and TB Test.

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year.

Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral…