Fatality Review Specialist, Dhhs Office Of Service Review

Fatality Review Specialist, DHHS Office of Service Review

The Utah Department of Health & Human Services, Division of Continuous Quality and Improvement, Office of Service Review, is looking for a dedicated person to work as a Fatality Review Specialist. This position will review fatalities and other critical incidents to understand decisions made and actions taken while keeping the best interest of the clients served in mind. This position will work with other operational units within DHHS as well as our external partners to identify barriers and identify system improvement recommendations by completing interviews and conducting Fatality Review meetings. This position will be responsible for creating reports and presentations to department administration and the legislature.

Preference may be given to:

• Current Utah Department of Health & Human Service employees.
• 1-2 year work experience working with vulnerable populations (Health services, nursing home, community center, prison, homeless shelters).

Why You Should Join Our Team

Become an integral part of the Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and contribute to the vision of advocating for, supporting, and serving all individuals and communities in Utah; and ensuring all Utahns have fair and equitable opportunities to live safe and healthy lives. Help us achieve this through effective policy and a seamless system of Services and programs.

The Agency

For information on the Utah Department of Health & Human Services, . This is an opportunity to make a difference, along with the satisfaction of helping the community.

Principal Duties

• Conduct Fatality Reviews for people who have died and had services from the department within the past 12 months.
• Review fatality cases and write case analysis.
• Conduct debriefing interviews with case managers and providers in a supportive and analytic manner.
• Synthesize and analyze case reviews and interviews to identify underlying issues for system analysis.
• Track data and trends to make recommendations and analysis for system improvement.
• Prepare and conduct safety mapping.
• Prepare and conduct Fatality Review committee meetings.
• Help prepare data to complete an annual Executive Summary that is presented to the legislaturePeriodically update the divisions on status of recommendations and report to office and division leadership needed.
• Other duties as determined by the Fatality Review coordinator in coordination with division leadership.

Typical Qualifications

The ideal candidate is someone who:

• Has the ability to work with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism.
• Has strong organizational skills.
• Has the ability to problem solve and address and resolve issues.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Can work independently.
• Can accurately analyze systemic interactions and identify systemic issues.
• Maintains objectivity and sensitivity when reviewing complex and difficult situations.
• Ability to effectively process and work through emotionally challenging situations and gather critical information.

Supplemental Information

• Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.
• This position is currently a hybrid of both in-office and remote work days. Please note, a position's eligibility for remote work is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion at any time and for any reason.

Please be sure to submit an application on the state of Utah career website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/utah/jobs/4359331/fatality-review-specialist-dhhs-office-of-service-review

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.05 - $36.96 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Salt Lake City, UT 84116: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Salt Lake City, UT 84116