Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Safety Specialist

Job overview

The Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Safety Specialist role is onsite in Newton, IA. Compensation is $45,000 per year. Progress Industries supports people with disabilities through community-based employment, residential, and day habilitation services. This role helps maintain and improve service quality by reviewing records and performance data, identifying trends and compliance concerns, and coordinating corrective actions with program teams and leadership. It also supports Therap documentation and safety monitoring so the organization can evaluate and strengthen its services.

What you'll do

• Conduct quality assurance reviews, audits, and evaluations
• monitor compliance with policies and regulations
• recommend improvements
• coordinate with program managers and leadership
• track corrective action plans
• assist with audits and regulatory reviews
• prepare reports and maintain records
• collect and analyze benchmark and KPI data
• provide backup Therap administration and documentation support
• review incident reports, medication errors, and safety concerns
• support safety initiatives, audits, and follow-up.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

continuous quality improvement

cqi

safety specialist

quality assurance

compliance audits

data analysis

therap

disability services

newton ia

progress industries

$45,000/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Combines continuous quality improvement, Therap documentation support, and agency safety activities for disability services.

About the employer

Progress Industries is hiring for this role. Industry: Vocational Rehabilitation Services. Sector: 62.