COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST

This is a great opportunity for a QA/Compliance professional.

Life's WORC offers a great benefits package, including:

• - Very affordable health and dental insurance
• - Company Matching 403(b) program
• - Generous Paid Time Off policy
• - Tuition and text book reimbursement
• - regular incremental bonuses

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate Degree in Human Services or related field required with the minimum of four years’ experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field preferred with the minimum of two years’ experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities
• Strong time management skills & ability to meet/exceed deadlines
• Experience with auditing &/or investigation methods preferred
• Working knowledge of OPWDD & HCBS waiver regulations, guidelines, procedures & philosophy
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Valid NYS driver’s license & personal vehicle to use during workhours required

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Conduct investigations & internal audits/reviews for quality and compliance; reviews conducted include but are not limited to: Fiscal (Personal Allowance, Petty Cash, Incidental Funds), Quality Improvement, Billing
• Ability to make decisions & determine outcomes, as well as preparing summaries with written recommendations to the appropriate departments
• Complete written reports timely & follow-up with program staff to ensure corrective actions completed
• Site visits to all agency program locations to assist with survey preparedness and relationship building
• Work with various computer programs to input/collect data; create/run reports to identify trends by analyzing & interpreting; report written findings including graphs & charts
• Provide training & support to program management & staff on regulatory standards
• Ensure programs are in compliance with regulatory policies & procedures
• Participate in internal & external committees as assigned; presenting/reporting findings to committee

• About Life’s WORC: For over 50 years, Life’s WORC has provided high quality services and support to people with intellectual disabilities and autism in Queens, Manhattan, Nassau and Suffolk counties. Today, we support more than 2,000 people across our residential locations and community programs. We offer our employees excellent, affordable benefits, paid training and opportunities for advancement.
• Life's WORC is committed to hiring diverse talent & creating a culture of equity.  We are an EEO Employer.