Compliance Manager

The Children's Home of Kingston

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Compliance Manager

Are you a Quality Manager in an IDD setting looking for a change?

The Chief Compliance Officer oversees the Agency's compliance with our governing bodies (OCFS, NYSED, ORR, and JC). The CCO is responsible for establishing standards and implementing procedures to ensure that compliance with our federal and state regulations is being withheld throughout the organization.

The Compliance Manager is responsible for:

This position requires knowledge of OCFS/NYSED/ORR/JC and State and Federal regulations. It also requires high confidentiality, good judgment, and independent decision-making. Must be a self-starter and take an ownership role to assist the organization to comply with the above agencies. This position performs various internal auditing functions, including but not limited to the following:

1. Ensure regulations are followed by conducting regular critical observation, assessing staff competencies, audits/checks, and supporting worksite directors in following up on recommendations and corrections.
2. Ensure that all Medicaid, OCFS, JC, ORR, and SED regulations and agency policies are followed consistently-review program documentation for accuracy and punctuality.
3. You will observe and question staff and directors to ensure they are knowledgeable about their duties, Fire Safety, Individual Outcomes, and Safeguards for the individuals assigned to them.
4. Actively participate in State and Federal audits and develop/maintain professional relationships with the state and Federal audit teams.
5. Will continuously learn and keep abreast of new and changing state regulations and guidelines. The Internal Auditor will share this information with all relevant programs.
6. Completing all Justice Center Investigations and completing the necessary follow-up documentation needed (CAPS, Health and Safety Assessment).
7. The individual must be able to provide compliance guidance that balances regulatory requirements, risk mitigation, and business objectives.

Requires Skills/Abilities:

1. The ability to speak, read, and write English fluently allowing for full professional communication with agency staff and governing bodies.
2. Ability to perform highly comprehensive work, complex in nature, and to exercise sound judgment.
3. Ability to evaluate facts, interpret results, and make recommendations.
4. Provide direction and oversight and be able to help guide the team in the assessment of control deficiencies while assisting in developing effective remediation plans.
5. Ability to provide direction in the ongoing maintenance of the annual compliance risk assessment.
6. Possess a valid driver's license with a driving record acceptable to CHK's insurance carrier and possess the ability to drive agency vehicles to other agency sites and places for training purposes.
7. Ability to use sound judgment while following agency policies, practices, and procedures.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in Administration, Law, or Social Services and at least one year of experience working with compliance in the office of OPWDD, OCFS, or JC.
2. Experience with the law in the capacity of a Law Degree or a detective may work if the experience is related to children and Family.