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Center for Developmentally Disabled (CDD) / Rainbow Center is a private, not-for-profit corporation founded in 1972. CDD provides residential care services and day habilitation to adults with developmental disabilities in the greater Kansas City, MO area.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law
Classification: Exempt
Reports to: Director of Community Living
Supervisory Responsibility: None
JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary/Objective
The Therap Specialist plays a crucial role in maintaining a comprehensive information management system for our Doorways and PALS U programs. Oversee the web-based comprehensive documentation and information management system to improve workflows, communication, compliance, organizational outcomes, and revenue management. the Therap Specialist works closely with various departments to ensure proper data collection and analysis using a dashboard-based reporting system.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
- Set up features in Therap that would demonstrate service quality and assist in maintenance of Therap system
- Monitor data input and ensure accuracy
- Analyze data for trends and areas of improvement
- Use Therap system to track and manage individual client progress
- Use system to generate and submit necessary reports to regulatory agencies
- Collaborate with various departments so that the web-based system is fully utilized
- Stay up to date on changes and updates to Therap system and regulatory requirements
- Continuously evaluate and improve Therap system usage and processes.
- Train staff on proper use of Therap system
- Ensure data collection systems are clean of bad or incorrect information to ensure equate reports;
- Assist in department development of KPIs and tracking of progress; making suggestions for improvement;
- Provide trend analysis for health incidence per individuals and/or location;
- Present data in a clear and concise manner either in writing and/or orally.
- Provide data to stakeholder, including Board of Directors, Chief Program Officer, and program leadership;
Competencies
- High level of knowledge using Therap,
- Proficient with Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and basic computer operations;
- Ability to set up system to track information
- Proficient with analyzing data and working with personnel on improvements
- Ability to proficiently manage time well
- Strong interpersonal skills by providing courteous, respectful and efficient communication to others
- Proficient with written and verbal communication
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
- Professional and positive
- Customer/Client focused
- Ability to work with little supervision
- Ability to work with all levels of an organization
- Flexible
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Physical Demands
This is a largely sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, and bend or stand as necessary. It also requires walking up and down stairs as needed.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are generally: Monday through Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm.
Travel
Occasional travel throughout the metropolitan area as needed.
Required Education and Experience
- Extensive knowledge and experience working with Therap
- Ability to develop tracking systems
Preferred Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in IT or Human Service-related field
- Experience working with Department of Mental Health funded services
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
None required for this position.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designated to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
