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Kaleidoscope

Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) Coordinator

Kaleidoscope, Chicago, IL, United States

Kaleidoscope Inc, a non-profit, child welfare organization located in Chicago, Illinois is looking to fill the position of PQI Coordinator to assist with the day-to-day performance and quality improvement data management activities for the Enhanced Clinical Community Support Program.

Founded in 1973, our mission today is to enhance child and family wellbeing by delivering innovative, individualized care and strengthening community connections. Our vision is that all children and youth have the opportunity to enjoy safe and healthy lives nurtured by responsive adults.

General Description

Under the supervision of the Director of Clinical Community Programs, the PQI Coordinator s responsible for assisting with the day-to-day activities of the performance and quality improvement system for the Enhanced Clinical Community Support and Intensive Placement Stabilization teams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Uses valid and reliable data collection methods to measure outputs, outcomes, and progress toward performance targets.
  • Prepares data reports from various quality improvement activities.
  • Assists in preparation for program monitoring/grant compliance visits in accordance with funder requirements.
  • Performs data entry for ECCS and IPS programs and reviews for trends and/or opportunities for improvement.
  • Organizes and creates ECCS youth client files and is responsible for filing paper submission to files.
  • Responsible for managing the IPS Database and data submission.
  • Analyzes CANS 2.0 data and identifies trends for quality improvement at time of discharge for youth in the IPS and ECCS Programs.
  • Analyzes CANS 2.0 data for youth currently enrolled in the ECCS Program every 180 days.
  • Analyzes Treatment Plans outputs for youth in the IPS and ECCS Program.
  • Identifies new data collection points based on gathered information.
  • Manages the Apricot Data System for the ECCS and IPS Programs.
  • Collaborate with the PQI Manager to ensure activities related to the Agency's quality improvement activities are effectively executed and documented as it pertains to the ECCS and IPS Programs.
  • Fosters an agency culture of continual improvement through proactive engagement of staff at all levels in the agency's performance and quality improvement system (PQI).
  • Participates in the implementation of the agency's PQI Plan.
  • Participates in the agency's PQI committee and collaborates with the PQI Manager, Director of HR and Operations, and Chief Program Officer as needed for committee support.
  • Manages the ECCS and IPS File Review process.
  • Facilitates the monthly ECCS and IPS PQI Meetings.
  • Creates the Quarterly IPS and ECCS Performance Reports
  • In collaboration with the PQI Manager, create the Annual Performance Reports.
  • Assists in the surveying of ECCS and IPS stakeholders to determine satisfaction with services.
  • Maintains a strong knowledge of DCFS and Agency policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrates the ability to utilize DCFS SACWIS and Performance Dashboard systems.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS/GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS
  • Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor's degree in social work or social service-related degree.
  • Minimum Years of Experience: Experience with continuous quality improvement, research, data entry and analysis preferred, but not required.
  • Information Technology Skills Required: Microsoft Office Proficiency and Client Database Software.
  • Other Requirements: Experience working with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services or similar agency: Excellent coalition building skills with an ability to work effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders; Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication, time management, and organizational skills.


EEO Statement

Kaleidoscope Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Inclusive/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, military discharge status, age, marital status, parental status, or source of income.

Our contract requires background checks that include: criminal, education, and motor vehicle.