Manager, Quality Assurance

$47,000 per year

At CoreCivic, our employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility to better the public good. We are currently seeking a Manager, Quality Assurance - Austin Transitional Center who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional, secure setting. Come join a team that is dedicated to making an impact for the people and communities we serve.

The Manager, Quality Assurance is responsible for managing all areas of Quality Assurance to include conducting regular audits and inspections. Develops, reviews, edits and oversees the implementation of facility policies, procedures and corrective action plans, by gathering and analyzing data related to the operation and management of the facility. Ensures ongoing facility compliance in accordance with established company policies and procedures and contractual requirements.

• Manages all areas of Quality Assurance to include audits, inspections, data gathering and analysis, reporting, training and communication in accordance with established policies and procedures and contractual requirements.
• Collaborates with facility management, department managers, FSC and contracting agency to formulate, revise and implement policies and procedures in compliance with established company policies and procedures, accreditation standards, and contractual requirements. Develops strong working relationships with contracting agencies and ensures consistent communications between the facility and the contracting agencies.
• Manages and conducts audits and inspections of overall facility operations and maintenance to make improvement recommendations affecting the, efficiency and quality of the facility organization, security, operations, services, programs and budget. Coordinates and assists department heads with developing, reviewing, implementing, and validating corrective action plans to ensure that root causes are addressed and corrective actions are effective.
• Conducts regular inspections to ensure facility is ACA audit ready. Collects, prepares, reviews and maintains all facility ACA files.
• Collaborates with facility department heads on Quality Assurance inquiries. Ensures top facility performance by providing direction and advises best practices using experience, data, contractual standards and company policy and procedure guidance.
• Compiles, prepares and accurately maintains, on a current basis, standard operating records and reports, as requested by management or required by policies, procedures, regulations, laws, accreditation standards and/or contract. Reviews reports and records produced by staff; properly processes all reports and documents in a timely manner.
• Collaborates with FSC Legal to review and respond to lawsuits. Assists with providing related facility records, and attends court and/or administrative hearings, as necessary.
• Utilizes established company and facility policies and procedures in making decisions, but performs with a high degree of independence and professional administrative skill and uses sound independent judgment in meeting the responsibilities and performing the duties of the position.
• May supervise and train Quality Assurance department staff. Directs, coordinates and reviews work assignments to ensure effective and efficient operations of the department.
• Domestic U. S. travel may be required.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, corrections, social or behavioral science, quality assurance, business administration or a related field is required.
• Two years of experience in corrections, quality assurance, accreditation, or a related field is required.
• Additional experience in corrections, quality assurance, accreditation, or a related field may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Excellent written communication skills and analytical ability required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications or other similar software applications is required.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.
  
  
  

CoreCivic is a Drug Free Workplace & EOE–Including Disability/Veteran