Open Position at Triple C Housing: Compliance Officer

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Triple C Housing is excited to announce an opportunity to join our dedicated team as a Compliance Officer. If you’re organized, solution-oriented, and committed to supporting a mission-driven organization, this position might be perfect for you! Click here for the full job description and responsibilities and discover how you can contribute to our mission of care, community, and choice.

Overview

The Compliance Officer oversees the Corporate Compliance Program, functioning as an independent and objective body that upholds compliance, reviews and evaluates compliance issues/concerns within the organization. The position ensures the Board of Trustees, CEO, leadership, management and employees are in compliance with the rules and regulations of regulatory agencies, that policies and procedures are being followed, and behavior in the organization meets the agency Standards of Conduct and Code of Ethics, as well as privacy. This role leads the agency training programs for staff in understanding and adhering to agency compliance standards.

In addition, the Compliance Officer manages certain components of post-award grant contract compliance and performance monitoring. This role pro-actively seeks and shares information about grant requirements and expectations. It supports management to monitor grant(s) compliance and performance, and works with finance and program staff to ensure timely and accurate reporting to uphold agency obligations. As per NJAC 10:37B-5.2 (c): ensures that the organization is informed of its obligations and that controls are established and maintained to support compliance while providing staff with the support and training needed to utilize and adhere to them. The position will serve as the primary point of contact for all external and internal questions regarding post-award grant/contract compliance and reporting.

Responsibilities

• The Compliance Officer acts as staff to the CEO and Board of Trustees’ Executive Committee by monitoring and reporting results of the compliance/ethics efforts of the organization and in providing guidance for the Board and senior management team on matters relating to compliance. In collaboration with his/her supervisor, develops, initiates, maintains, and revises policies and procedures for the general operation of the Compliance Program and its related activities to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct.
• The Corporate Compliance Officer serves as:
  • As a channel of communication to receive and direct compliance issues to appropriate resources for investigation and resolution, and;
  • As a final internal resource with which concerned parties may communicate after other formal channels and resources have been exhausted.
• Develops, reviews, and recommends policies and practices to comply with all federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to privacy, safety, records management and related areas; revises existing policies to ensure compliance with all applicable laws.
• Monitors compliance standards as defined by HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act); coordinates all aspects of implementation including privacy, security, and training; serves as the HIPAA Compliance and Privacy Officer.
• Directs or oversees the development of a comprehensive quality assurance and records management program; evaluates existing policies and procedures to coordinate internal practices and to ensure compliance with regulations; works closely with branch staff to develop procedures and forms.
• Organizes, conducts, and directs quality assurance audits of various programs in accordance with standards and protocols; prepares or directs the preparation of audit reports and plans for corrective action; coordinates external audits and reviews.
• Reviews or oversees the review of contracts for compliance with privacy and other regulations and to minimize exposure to risk; develops criteria for reviewing contracts and oversees contract-monitoring activities to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Reviews and analyzes legislation and state and federal regulations and guidelines pertaining to privacy, quality assurance, medical records management and related issues; confers with branch managers to discuss the impact of changes in regulations on the various programs; recommends and coordinates any revisions or changes to policy and procedures in response to changes in regulations.
• Coordinates and oversees training and staff development activities in areas pertaining to compliance, privacy, quality assurance, risk reduction, and records management.
• Assures the maintenance of records to ensure that staff and providers have appropriate licensure, credentials, education, training, malpractice insurance, and other required certification.
• Supervises, assigns, directs and reviews the work of assigned professional and support staff; participates in the selection of staff and other personnel decisions as applicable.

About Triple C Housing, Inc.

Triple C Housing, Inc. (Triple C) is a 501c3 non-profit community housing development organization (CHDO) focused on expanding affordable housing opportunities complimented by supportive services to individuals, families and veterans impacted by a disability, who are experiencing homelessness or long term hospitalization. Our objectives are to empower individuals and families to improve their quality of life, promote self-sufficiency, and engage in meaningful, gainful relationships, careers, educational advancement opportunities and wellness activities while contributing to their neighborhoods and communities.

Media Contact
Leslie Stivale
President / CEO
Triple C Housing, Inc.
(732) 658-6636 ext. 211
lstivale@triplechousing.org