Job Details

Description

Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in a human service field with a minimum of 5 years’ experience working in the field of individual/developmental disabilities. Two of those years must be in a capacity of compliance-related responsibilities with leadership experience. Familiarity with operational, financial, quality assurance, and regulatory requirements is a must. This position must perform all responsibilities with objectivity, independence, confidentiality, and the highest ethical standards. Must have a valid and clean New York State Driver’s License.

Reports to: Senior Director of Compliance and Quality Improvement

Essential Functions:

• Serve as the Corporate Compliance Officer and oversees the agency’s compliance program
• Chair of the Compliance Committee and active member of other committees as designated by your supervisor
• Supervise the compliance department and staff
• Review and evaluate compliance issues/concerns, conducting internal investigations as necessary and ensuring resolution
• Oversee the development and implementation of forms, documents, and policies and procedures related to the agency’s compliance program and quality improvement
• Collect, compile, and analyze data for reporting on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
• Conduct vulnerability and risk assessments and provide general guidance on how to mitigate areas of risk
• Develop and facilitate compliance and QI trainings as necessary
• Manage regulatory documentation and oversee the agency’s documentation retention plan
• Responsible for the development of plans of corrective actions for state conducted audits, with oversight of external audits from a compliance perspective
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure all employees are in compliance with the rules and regulations of regulatory agencies and that agency’s policies and procedures are being followed

Additional Functions:

1. Participate in the staff in-service training programs as required.

2. Carry out any other responsibilities as deemed necessary to the position by the Senior Director of Compliance and Quality Improvement.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Occasional walking, bending, squatting, lifting, carrying and climbing stairs.
• Potential for exposure to blood and body fluids.
• Prolonged sitting and computer work.

Salary Range: $60,405.80 - $65,000