Position Type/Expected Hours of Work – 40 hours per week; flexible to the needs of the department. Overtime as approved by Supervisor.

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field, with 3-5 years’ experience working in the field of disabilities to include OPWDD, OMH, OASAS, SED, OCFS or similar agencies
Associate’s Degree in Human Services or related field, with 6-10 years’ experience working in same as above

Preferred Education and Experience

Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) preferred.
Experience with Windows Software – including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Familiar with Electronic Health/Human Service Records Programs

Relevant Certifications – none required for this position.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications – Excellent oral and written communication skills, organizational skills, ability to interact with others, and attention to detail.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance – Authorized to work in the United State.

Summary/Objective – Oversees the performance of internal audits both as assigned under the direction of the Director of Compliance and independently. The Corporate Compliance Specialist will assist the Director of Compliance in the preparation of internal and governmental reports, audits, etc.

Support the goals, objectives, and philosophy of the agency.
Support the agency’s values by working with measurable signs of PRIDE.

Essential Functions –Tasks/duties specific to the position of Corporate Compliance Specialist. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Maintains a working knowledge of program and regulatory aspects, including documentation requirements, of all services offered by The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence.
Conducts, manages, and oversees internal agency audits ensuring adherence to all state and federal regulations.
Establishes auditing schedule of HCBS Waiver and/or non-waiver programs and ensures completion of audits in a timely manner.
Determines program areas or departments requiring audits and coordinates completion.
Provides input on the evaluation of the performance of the internal auditors, reports findings, and recommends improvements to the internal control structure.
Writes detailed internal audit reports for review by the Director of Compliance.
Completes trend reports related to compliance audits.
Reviews records, reports, and any other relevant programs and activities affected by regulations.
Makes recommendations for changes to procedures/practices that are not in compliance, and assists to implement a plan to address such changes.
Analyzes risks within specific areas, both by conducting and by reviewing risk assessment studies.
Maintains the Compliance/Ethics Contact Log, compiling a report of the contacts at least annually or more frequently as deemed necessary. Tracks and responds to complaints, ensuring follow-up is completed.
Serves on committees as requested or assigned.
Completes investigations both as assigned and independently as issues arise.
Conducts compliance and/or HIPAA training sessions to include orientation and others as deemed necessary. Creates specific trainings for identified areas and provides training.
Revises training slides at least annually, or more frequently as deemed necessary.
Completes reviews and/or revisions of the Administrative Manual to include Section 300 HIPAA Privacy and Security Policies and Procedures and Section 500 Corporate Compliance annually or as assigned.

Competencies

Ethical Conduct
Time Management
Organization Skills
Project Management
Personal Effectiveness/Credibility

Additional Functions – These are positions/duties that are performed in addition to those described above for the Corporate Compliance Specialist:

Acts as resource regarding the Corporate Compliance Plan, HIPAA Privacy and Security policies, agency policies, and regulations to all staff.
Point of contact for any compliance matters in absence of Director of Compliance.

Supervisory Responsibility – This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Travel – Ability to travel to different work locations as assigned. Must maintain valid driver’s license, insurance and vehicle inspection. Ability to utilize personal vehicle or agency vehicle per agency policies.

Work Environment – This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Some audits will be conducted at the program sites. Any required safety measures required for those sites will be observed (appropriate dress, security measures, etc.)

Physical Demands – The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Other Duties – This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. I have read and received a copy of the above job description and understand the responsibilities fully. I understand that the preceding job description will be reviewed/updated at least annually; more frequent updates will depend on contract needs.

AAP/EEO Statement – The Arc Jefferson – St. Lawrence has and will continue to provide all employees and applicants’ equal opportunity in the manner provided by law in all aspects of employment regardless of their age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, genetic predisposition, or carrier status, or marital status. These individuals will be recruited, referred for hiring consideration, and employed with regard to the positive and appropriate utilization of their skills and capabilities. Qualified employees will be afforded non-discriminatory consideration for promotion and job advancement, and there will be no discrimination with regard to assignments, rates of pay, promotions, transfers, training, termination, accessibility, working conditions, and benefits.

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