Compliance Specialist
A PlusCare behavioral Health, East Brunswick, New Jersey, United States
Overview
We are excited to announce that due to our continued growth, APluscare is expanding our team. As we take on new opportunities and projects, we are looking for passionate and talented individuals to join us!
Job Title: Compliance Specialist
Responsibilities
Ensures quality of life of the client served and protected by minimizing risk to the entire Agency and surrounding community
Conducts spontaneous and scheduled visits and inspections
Creates and revises systems and procedures by analyzing compliance policies and practices
Identifies potential weaknesses and risks in operations, documenting needs for improvement, creating corrective plans, and ensuring correction
Review practices on an ongoing basis to ensure prevention of incidents or violations
Audits and corrects employee documentation at the residential or individual/client level
Reviews and updates internal policies; recommends and formulates policies, procedures and guidelines
Responds to internal and external inquiries related to licensing and compliance issues
Creates and maintains compliance and audit documents
Resolves compliance and risk problems by analyzing regulations and identifying solutions
Facilitates Agency governance filings, licensing, registrations and corporate records for oversight entities
Assists in the development and implementation of corporate governance policies, guidelines and templates
Responsible for compliance activities to include reporting, risk assessments, training and follow up reviews of compliance investigations and notifications
Responsible for ensuring that all employees receive all required trainings upon hire and annually thereafter
Responsible for ensuring that additional employee development opportunities are available on an ongoing basis to all staff
Is available for after hours on-call duties for urgent facility matters
Cooperation with all agency, state (DHS/DDD), and federal investigations and inspections
All other duties as requested or assigned by APluscare
Requirements
Criminal background checks
Central registry checks
Child abuse registry checks
Drug testing
Skills/Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree is required
3 to 5 years progressive and comprehensive experience or training in internal auditing and regulatory compliance in healthcare
Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) by the Health Care Compliance Association preferred
1-3 years of experience working in the field with individuals with developmental disabilities
2+ years of experience in health care administration
Valid Driver's License
Excellent verbal and written communications
Employee must cooperate with the licensee and DHS department staff in any inspection or investigation
Employee must successfully complete and demonstrate proficiency in all areas of required training
All other duties as required or assigned by APluscare
Physical Demands/Working Conditions
Handles detailed work and highly complex problems, balancing multiple tasks simultaneously
The ability to effectively communicate (orally and written) and interact with others, including diverse, inter-disciplinary, cross-functional teams
The ability to read, concentrate and learn
Sitting, standing, and computer work for long periods of time
Push, pull, and lift up to 50lbs
The ability to write concisely and convey meaning in a manner appropriate to different readers, presenting a persuasive argument
Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed to meet the needs of the organization
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We are excited to announce that due to our continued growth, APluscare is expanding our team. As we take on new opportunities and projects, we are looking for passionate and talented individuals to join us!
Job Title: Compliance Specialist
Responsibilities
Ensures quality of life of the client served and protected by minimizing risk to the entire Agency and surrounding community
Conducts spontaneous and scheduled visits and inspections
Creates and revises systems and procedures by analyzing compliance policies and practices
Identifies potential weaknesses and risks in operations, documenting needs for improvement, creating corrective plans, and ensuring correction
Review practices on an ongoing basis to ensure prevention of incidents or violations
Audits and corrects employee documentation at the residential or individual/client level
Reviews and updates internal policies; recommends and formulates policies, procedures and guidelines
Responds to internal and external inquiries related to licensing and compliance issues
Creates and maintains compliance and audit documents
Resolves compliance and risk problems by analyzing regulations and identifying solutions
Facilitates Agency governance filings, licensing, registrations and corporate records for oversight entities
Assists in the development and implementation of corporate governance policies, guidelines and templates
Responsible for compliance activities to include reporting, risk assessments, training and follow up reviews of compliance investigations and notifications
Responsible for ensuring that all employees receive all required trainings upon hire and annually thereafter
Responsible for ensuring that additional employee development opportunities are available on an ongoing basis to all staff
Is available for after hours on-call duties for urgent facility matters
Cooperation with all agency, state (DHS/DDD), and federal investigations and inspections
All other duties as requested or assigned by APluscare
Requirements
Criminal background checks
Central registry checks
Child abuse registry checks
Drug testing
Skills/Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree is required
3 to 5 years progressive and comprehensive experience or training in internal auditing and regulatory compliance in healthcare
Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) by the Health Care Compliance Association preferred
1-3 years of experience working in the field with individuals with developmental disabilities
2+ years of experience in health care administration
Valid Driver's License
Excellent verbal and written communications
Employee must cooperate with the licensee and DHS department staff in any inspection or investigation
Employee must successfully complete and demonstrate proficiency in all areas of required training
All other duties as required or assigned by APluscare
Physical Demands/Working Conditions
Handles detailed work and highly complex problems, balancing multiple tasks simultaneously
The ability to effectively communicate (orally and written) and interact with others, including diverse, inter-disciplinary, cross-functional teams
The ability to read, concentrate and learn
Sitting, standing, and computer work for long periods of time
Push, pull, and lift up to 50lbs
The ability to write concisely and convey meaning in a manner appropriate to different readers, presenting a persuasive argument
Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed to meet the needs of the organization
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