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At The Arc Erie County New York , we support children and adults with disabilities and their families in achieving their desired quality of life by creating opportunities through comprehensive quality services.

As a leading agency in Western New York for over 71 years, we take pride in our mission and advocacy that builds and strengthens the entire community.

The Arc Erie County is looking for a Corporate Compliance Specialist!

What you’ll be doing: As our Corporate Compliance Specialist, you will be conducting routine internal program & department audits.

You will also be responsible for…

• Providing assistance with other quality improvement activities

• Conducting routine internal record reviews to ensure compliance w/ various regulations e.g. OPWDD, OMIG, etc. Completes report of findings and, once finalized, forwards report to appropriate program department staff. Monitors to ensure Corrective Action Plan is submitted by Program staff. Conducts follow-up as needed.

• Tracks external audits/surveys, monitors post audit procedures, and conducts follow-up audits as needed

  What we need from you:

  Bachelor’s degree in business, Healthcare or a related field with (1) yr of auditing experience and/or OPWDD experience OR

  Associate’s degree in business, Healthcare or a related field with (3) yrs of auditing experience and/or OPWDD experience OR

  High School Diploma plus (5) yrs of auditing experience and/or OPWDD experience

  Valid NYS Driver’s License & approved record

  What The Arc Erie County can offer: Pay rate of $20-$22 per hour, affordable benefits (medical, dental & vision insurance), excellent PTO, great work/life balance, room for advancement, on the job, paid training, 40 hour work week (Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm), employee discounts, and a positive, diverse and exciting environment.

  See our full Job Description below:

  Job Description

Job Title:

Corporate Compliance Specialist

Department:

Quality Improvement & Corporate Compliance

Job Grade:

3

Job Code:

186

Position Summary:

Conducts routine internal program and department audits. Provides assistance with other compliance activities.

Reporting Relationship:

Works under the supervision of the Director of Quality Improvement and Corporate Compliance

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducts routine internal record reviews to ensure compliance with various regulations, e.g. OPWDD, OMIG, etc. Completes report of findings and, once finalized, forwards report to appropriate program department staff. Monitors to ensure Corrective Action Plan is submitted by Program staff. Conducts follow-up as needed.

• Tracks external audits/surveys, monitors post audit procedures, and conducts follow-up audits as needed.

• Assists with the analysis and interpretation of regulatory compliance requirements.

• Provides technical support and develops and conducts training for all programs regarding audit process.

• Fosters appropriate environment within the agency to promote participation in the compliance program.

• Performs special projects or other job duties as identified by the Director of Quality Improvement and Corporate Compliance

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Healthcare Administration or related field with 1 year of auditing and/or related OPWDD experience.

OR

Associates Degree in Business or Healthcare Administration, Plus 3 years of OPWDD regulatory experience.

OR

High School Plus 5 years of OPWDD regulatory experience. Strong decision-making skills a must.

Capacity to comprehend OPWDD and Medicaid, Agency Day, Residential and Community based programs, knowledge of funding and regulatory requirements. Knowledge of information management and computer support; ability to provide effective support to management of all levels, a good working knowledge of standard accounting procedures, ability to work with management. Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) including experience with statistical data and analysis.

Agency Principles:

• All staff members will assure and demonstrate the promotion of fundamental rights and protections for the people that we support. These include practices that treat people with dignity and respect at all times, ensure safety, best possible health/well-being and provide the person with continuity and personal security through the use of natural supports, positive relationships and opportunities for integration in the community. Staff members should also advocate and work toward assisting the people we support through person-centered planning to achieve the personal outcome goals that they have chosen by facilitating the plans and positive supports necessary to assist the person in progressing toward each outcome.

• Demonstrates the agency values of integrity, respect, responsibility, trust, teamwork, positive attitude, learning and honesty in working with students (persons), families, colleagues and members of our community.

Essential Job Functions:

• Physical demands and Exposure Risk outlined on attached form (A)

• Mental Requirements:

  The ability to read, write, analyze, be perceptive/comprehensive, problem solve, show good judgement, have good math and decision-making skills, independent action, planning and prioritizing and follow directions. Work independently as well as with others. Be approachable, enthusiastic, personable, work under pressure and meet job-related deadlines accordingly. Strong organizational skills; capable of organizing information, planning task schedules, and self-monitoring of completion of responsibilities and duties.

• Human Relations Skills:

  The ability to communicate with individuals in a positive manner, demonstrate the ability to be a leader and serve as an appropriate role model. Receive supervision instruction in a positive manner. Adhere to and administer Agency’s policies, procedures, rules and regulations. Maintain a professional attitude and appearance at all times.

• Equipment Operation:

  Proficient computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activities, word processing, spreadsheets and graphics. The ability to work a copier, fax machine and calculator.

Good attendance is vital for the efficient and effective operation of quality programming and is an essential job function of this position.

This position is NON-EXEMPT from the overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standard Act.

The Arc Erie County New York retains the right to change this job description at any time.

The Arc Erie County New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and strong advocate of workforce diversity. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran.

Job Details

Job Family Arc Erie

Pay Type Hourly

Education Level Associate Degree

Hiring Min Rate 20 USD

Hiring Max Rate 22 USD