SCOPE OF ROLE:

The Quality Improvement Specialist will provide direct support to the Brooklyn grants Program
Director as well as the Director of Clinical Support and Enhancement to both maintain the day to
day task based functioning of each grant as well as to support additional grant staff in achieving
deliverables, while maintaining fidelity of each grant. These include: MAT, GBHI, SAPT, PHVM,
OOPP and Engage.

II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with Brooklyn grants Program Director to identify potential enrollees for each of
the six grants within the Brooklyn grants program
• Engage individuals to conduct initial screenings, and interviews associated with grant projects
to determine eligibility.
• Foster and maintain collaborative engagement with external agencies and other stakeholders
in the interest of connecting individuals with appropriate grants/services
• Adhere to agency standards of required documentation including assessments, consents,
screening tools, progress notes and any additional documentation.
• Participate in team & interdepartmental meetings, staff development, supervision and
trainings.
• Provide support to grant Innovations and Quality teams and referral programs including
CCBHCs and Care Coordination.
• Provide administrative coverage, i.e. scheduling appointments, following up on clinical
documentation, gathering data, data entry and other office work.
• Provide non-clinical trainings/supplemental training support to programs in Recovery &
Treatment and Homeless Services as developed by Dir. Of Clinical Support & Enhancement.
• Liaise with Program Director & Dir. Of Clinical Support & Enhancement to ensure grants are
meeting deliverables.
• Assist Program Director with gathering and checking data to be included in monthly reports.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field (Masters Preferred).
• Working knowledge of various computer programs including e-mail, Microsoft Word, Excel,
Teams, PowerPoint and Windows Operating System.
• Effective written and oral communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
• Two years’ experience with individuals with mental illness, substance abuse issues and/or a
history of homelessness required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
• The ideal candidate will be creative, innovative, flexible and willing to contribute new ideas.
• Basic computer skills (e.g. MS Office suite and Windows)