Contractor Certified Investigator

About the role

COMHAR invites you to join our team as a Contractor Certified Investigator. In this role, you will conduct objective, thorough investigations in accordance with Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) standards, helping ensure accountability, regulatory compliance, and the highest quality of care across our programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations in accordance with ODP Certified Investigator standards for the IDD and Behavioral Health Divisions.
• Independently manage investigation timelines while completing comprehensive, accurate, and timely investigative reports.
• Present investigation findings to the Administrative Review Committee.
• Maintain investigation tracking logs, enter investigations into the Enterprise Incident Management (EIM) system, and ensure proper storage of all investigative records.
• Participate in investigation peer reviews, Administrative Review Committee meetings, and Quality Improvement department meetings as needed.
• Maintain objectivity, professionalism, and confidentiality throughout the investigative process.
• Ensure compliance with all COMHAR policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human services preferred, including, but not limited to sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling, psychology or 6 to 10 years' experience in either Behavioral Health or IDD Programs.
• Valid Certified Investigator Status upon hire through the Office of Developmental Services.
• Must be familiar with ODP's Incident Management Bulletin, Incident Investigation Manual, Peer Review Manuel, and Administrative Review.
• Familiar with ODP regulation is preferred.
• Familiarity with EIM systems or must have the initiative to learn systems toward comfortable navigation.
• Experience working in social services, mental or behavioral health field.

Pay

$30.00/HR-$35.00/HR

Schedule

Contract | Available to work in the Philadelphia, PA and Montgomery County Areas