Master Data Analyst

  • Location: Richmond, VA
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #33798

Master Data Analyst
*Local to Richmond, VA preferred
*This is a hybrid position with 3 days/week onsite

Description:

  • The clients’ Business Integrated Solutions Division (BISD) is seeking a Master Data Analyst with demonstrated experience in data analytics to work as a key member of the Data Management team.
  • This analyst will support teams working in Agile Sprint as well as traditional Waterfall methodologies for Software Development Lifecycle SDLC.
  • Responsibilities include analyzing problems documenting business processes and data lifecycle, developing data requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria and testing.
  • The client is a fast-paced organization with very high standards for work quality and efficiency.
  • This position is expected to handle multiple projects and remain flexible and productive despite changing priorities and processes.
  • Ongoing improvement and efficiency are a part of our culture, and each team member is expected to proactively contribute to process improvements.

Responsibilities:

  • Work with the Project team members and business stakeholders to understand business processes and data flows
  • Develop expertise in the customers datasets and data lifecycle
  • Profile source data review source data and compare content and structure to dataset requirements identify conflicts and determine recommendations for resolution
  • Conduct entity resolution to identify matching and merging and semantic conflicts
  • Conduct data attribute mapping back to the data source
  • Elicit record and manage metadata
  • Diagram current processes and proposed modifications using process flows context diagrams and data flow diagrams
  • Discover and document requirements and user stories with a focus on improving both business and technical processing
  • Decompose requirements into Epics and Features and create clear and concise user stories that are easy to understand and implement by technical staff
  • Utilize progressive elaboration map stories to data models and architectures to be used by internal staff to facilitate master data management
  • Identify and group related user stories into themes document dependencies and associated business processes
  • Assist Product Owner in maintaining the product backlog
  • Create conceptual prototypes and mock-ups
  • Collaborate with staff vendors consultants and contractors as they are engaged on tasks to formulate detail and test potential and implemented solutions
  • Coordinate and Facilitate User Acceptance Testing with Business and ensure Project Managers/Scrum Masters are informed of the progress

Skills/Knowledge/Experience:

  • The candidate must have a minimum of 10 years of experience delivering business
  • data analysis artifacts
  • 5 years of experience as an Agile Business Analyst strong understanding of
  • Scrum concepts and methodology
  • 5 year of experience writing complex queries to analyze data
  • Experience translating client and product strategy requirements into dataset
  • requirements and user stories
  • Proficient with defining acceptance criteria and managing acceptance
  • process
  • Experience with enterprise data management
  • Expertise with Microsoft Office products Word Excel Access Outlook Visio PowerPoint Project Server
  • The candidate must have exceptional written and oral communications skills and have the proven ability to work well with a diverse set of peers and customers

Preferred Skills/Knowledge/Experience:

  • Certified Data Management Professional CDMP
  • Experience using Team Foundation Server and work item tracking
  • Experience with automated testing tools such as Test Complete

Required Skills/Knowledge/Experience:

  • Delivering business and systems analysis artifacts such as Business Requirements Documentation (BRD), Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM), Required 10 Years
  • Advanced experience in writing complex queries to analyze data, Required 5 Years
  • Experience with enterprise data management, data analysis, and data lifecycle, Required 5 Years
  • Agile Business Analyst; strong understanding of Scrum concepts and methodology, Required 5 Years

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.NET Developer

  • Location: Richmond, VA
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #33797

.NET Developer
*Local to Richmond, VA only please
*This is a hybrid position with occasional onsite requirements for project plans, meetings, etc.

Description:

  • Works as part of the client of Information Management to develop and maintain multiple .NET applications.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop, Maintain, And Enhance ASP.NET/MVC and .NET Core applications
  • Expertise in C# JQuery Javascript HTML
  • Good SQL development skills

Preferred Skills/Knowledge/Experience:

  • Gitlab 1 years
  • Agile development methodology – 2 years

Required Skills/Knowledge/Experience:

  • C# .NET, Required 6 Years
  • SQL Server 2019 + (SQL programming and DB design), Required 6 Years
  • Java Script/JQuery, Required 5 Years
  • Very good communication skills and documentation skills, Required 5 Years
  • GitLab, Desired 1 Years
  • Telerik, Desired 3 Years

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Intensive Care Manager

  • Location: Richmond, VA
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #33787

Intensive Care Manager

Summary Qualifications:

We are actively seeking a dedicated Intensive Care Manager with an active RN or LCSW license to join our expanding team on a full-time basis. In this role, you will play a crucial part in our mission to provide exceptional care to our clients. As a key member, you will assume a pivotal role in supporting the Provider Community and working with at-risk youth to prevent residential placement. If you are passionate about ensuring quality healthcare outcomes and skilled at working with at risk people we encourage you to apply for this opportunity!

Accountabilities:

  • Conducting initial and concurrent reviews for individuals at risk of residential placement, ensuring alignment with their needs and expertise.
  • Overseeing mental health and substance abuse treatment services, verifying their medical necessity and effectiveness.
  • Participating in interdisciplinary team meetings to develop customized care plans and discharge strategies for each youth’s therapeutic journey.
  • Providing educational support and implementing interventions to enhance member care throughout the treatment process.
  • Collaborating with diverse stakeholders, including local departments of Social Services, Community Services Boards, schools, and service providers to ensure comprehensive support.
  • Actively engaging in quality improvement initiatives, including data collection, monitoring, and analysis, to enhance service delivery.
  • Contributing to network growth by identifying and recruiting high-quality providers as necessary.
  • Fulfilling other duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the organization.

The list of accountabilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties that management may deem necessary from time to time.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

  • Proficiency in InterQual or ASAM guidelines, ensuring adherence to industry standards.
  • Ability to effectively prioritize tasks, assign responsibilities, and meet required deadlines.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, capable of addressing complex issue and finding viable solutions.
  • Aptitude for providing technical consultation and interpreting policies accurately.
  • Exceptional customer service skills, committed to delivering high-quality support and assistance,
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, facilitating clear and effective communication with stakeholders.
  • Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office applications to support administrative tasks and documentation needs.

Required Qualifications:

  • Active unrestricted Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the State of Virginia.
  • Proficient clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
  • A minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in Intensive Care Management and post-degree in healthcare; behavioral health, psychiatric, and/or substance abuse healthcare settings.

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Quality Service Review Specialist

  • Location: Richmond, VA
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #33781

Quality Service Review Specialist

**Must have reliable transportation and the ability to travel to individual residences, provider offices, and service sites throughout the Central Virginia Area. **

JOB SUMMARY:  Conducts individual service plan (ISP) and case file reviews; conducts interviews of individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, their family members, support coordinators, direct care workers, providers, and others; and observes individuals receiving care and services included in their ISP.    

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Complete QSR training and maintain 95 percent interrater reliability confidence level in the implementation of the QSR processes and documentation of responses and results in the electronic tools.
  • Conduct virtual and onsite individual service plan reviews to assess whether the ISPs meet the requirements and intent of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Settings Final Rule and the Virginia Department of Justice (DOJ) Settlement Agreement (SA).
  • Conduct chart and/or record review in service delivery sites, including the places where the individuals reside for compliance with the HCBS Settings Rule and the Virginia DOJ SA.
  • Conduct face-to-face interviews regarding the implementation of the individual service plan to assess whether implementation of the care plan meets the requirements and intent of the HCBS Settings Rule and the Virginia DOJ SA. Conduct the interviews with the following:
    • Individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities
    • Family member or guardian
    • Support Coordinator
    • Service provider
    • Service provider supervisory staff
    • Direct care worker
    • Others that may be identified
  • Conduct observation of the individual receiving services specified in their individual service plan.
  • Review and consider results of provider licensure surveys, complaint investigations, and compliance reviews conducted by the Medicaid agency, Human Rights Committee, and others as required in the development of the QSR (Person-Centered Review [PCR] and Provider Quality Review [PQR]) result reports.
    • Use professional judgment to assess observed risks to health or safety of the individual.
    • Complete documentation of reviews, interviews, and observation activities as specified.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in a human service-related field.
  • Background and experience in long-term services and supports, developmental disabilities, Medicaid, or Medicare.
  • A minimum of three years experience in a human service-related field such as long-term services and support.
  • Familiar with and know how to navigate the Virginia Waiver Management System (WaMS)
  • Experienced in conducting chart reviews, audits, interviews, focus groups, and observation activities.
  • Experience in or understanding of requirements of the Medicaid program, public health, state licensure or other accrediting agency; state developmental disability; and; DD Waiver services administrative code.
  • Knowledge and experience in the application of healthcare confidentiality requirements (e.g., HIPAA).
  • The ability to communicate professionally and effectively, orally and in writing, with professional staff and individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and their family members/guardians.
  • Preferred qualification as a social worker, support coordinator, behavioral health professional or technician, LPN or RN
  • Preference will be given to certified professionals in healthcare quality, healthcare compliance, or compliance audit experience.
  • Positions are full time and candidates must be available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for scheduled onsite reviews, interviews, and observation.  
  • Candidates must also be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.  

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Early Childhood Teacher Aide

  • Location: Richmond, VA
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #33507
  • Salary: $35,800 Per year

Early Childhood Teacher Aide
*This is an onsite position

Description:

  • The Child Care Aide assists teaching staff in implementation of activity planning and provide a safe, secure environment for children six weeks to fourteen years of age.
  • This job ensures that interactions with children support their self-esteem and promote their growth and development.
  • This job also makes learning a fun process that allows and encourages children to explore their full potentials.
  • The Child Care Aide communicates effectively and with respect with parents and team members. This position supports parents in achieving their parenting goals.

Required Experience:

  • 1-2 years previous experience working with children ages 6 weeks to 12 years of age (paid or unpaid) in an educational setting.

Preferred Experience:

  • 1-2 years experience working with children in an educational setting, preferably early childhood.

Required Education:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education:

  • Minimum of 24 hours of coursework in early childhood education or related field (i.e. Child Psychology, Children’s Literature).
  • Preferably looking for candidates pursuing their CDA or getting their bachelors in some education field.

Responsibilities:

  • Respond to the needs of children.
  • Implement lesson plans for assigned classroom.
  • Document children’s daily progress and activities and prepare reports to parents as directed.
  • Ensure that the classroom is clean, neat and free of health hazards or infection control risks.

Supervisory responsibilities:

  • Supervise volunteers when in their assigned classroom.

Additional position requirements:

  • All positions are required to be available for shift rotations and weekends as negotiated during interview.
  • Preparation of the environment for classroom activities is required.
  • Closing down the classrooms in a manner that supports infection control, a pleasing environment in terms of aesthetics and readiness for the next class assigned to that area is required.
  • Reviewing the area for safety both indoors and outdoors is essential.
  • Preparation of lesson plans for weekends assigned is required.

Soft Skills:

  • Punctuality, Effective Communication, Flexible, Fast Paced Learning Environment, Work Holidays and Additional Shift Work

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