Duties include oversight of the certification of providers, oversight of specialized health care programs, and implementation of quality assurance procedures.
Supervision is exercised over a staff of professional and technical employees.
Work is performed under the general direction of the Developmental Services Division Director. Also provides leadership in assuring the availability of a qualified designated agency for developmental services in each region which will provide services mandated by law and policy. Oversees the development and implementation of certification requirements mandated through the Developmental Disabilities Act of 1996 for all programs funded by the Division of Developmental Services. Supervises Community Alternhative Specialists and Nurse Surveyors in the certification, monitoring and quality assurance reviews of community provider programs, and the provision of training to disseminate best practices and tehcnical assistance to remedy deficiencies in order to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and standards. Reviews office and field operating procedures and policies and implements necessary improvements.