Line of Responsibility : Responsible to the Executive Director
General Description :
The role of the Corporate Compliance Officer is multi-faceted, encompassing diverse responsibilities aimed at ensuring the business’s adherence to legal and ethical standards. Among other responsibilities, the incumbent monitors and organizes policies to comply with licensing and certification standards, safety legislation, HIPAA, and industry practices. The incumbent investigates incidents and assigns complaints that may result in an asset loss or may place the agency at risk for litigation or damaging outcomes.
Duties :
Ensures that TVI functions in a legal and ethical manner while meeting its business goals.
Develops compliance programs and reviews company policies.
Advises management on possible risks
Analyzes laws and regulations relevant to the mission of the company.
Conducts internal audits and risk assessments.
Addresses concerns related to regulatory risks or misconduct.
Collaborates with executive management to incorporate the compliance program within system operations.
Regularly audits company procedures, practices, and documents to identify possible weaknesses or risks.
Fosters a culture of compliance and ethical behavior by all employees.
Stays up to date with laws, regulations, and industry standards to ensure TVI’s compliance.
Ensures TVI meets the requirements of all certifications, licenses, etc. Advises supervisor when shortcomings are identified. For use by upper-level management, drafts remediation plan(s) to fix shortcomings.
When any inspector, surveyor, or auditor (not to include financial auditors) identifies shortcomings, assists with writing an improvement plan as may be required by the inspector, surveyor, or auditor.
Implements improvement plan(s) as may be needed or assigned.
Designs and delivers educational programs to all employees on the latest regulations and processes.
Chairs the CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Residential Facilities) Committee. Guides the Committee toward maintaining compliance with CARF standards. Prepares / gathers all documentation needed for the re-accreditation process.
Manages a master calendar for tracking due dates for reports due to various accreditation / licensing entities.
Supervises subordinate staff to include scheduling, assigning duties, evaluating the work performed, approving / denying requests for leave, making recommendations that carry significant weight to the Executive Director for progressive discipline and termination, and making recommendations to the Executive Director regarding pay. Provides positive motivation to staff and guides them in the successful execution of their duties. Mentors staff and leads by example.
Maintains appropriate, satisfactory and harmonious relationships with the public, coworkers, other employees and youth.
Accepts additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications : Required :
Must be 21 years of age.
Master’s degree in law, finance, business management, or a related field. One year of proven experience in a compliance officer role.
Brilliant oral and written communication skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels of the business.
Incumbent must be fluent in risk management and our industry’s principles. Strong analytical skills to assess risks, identify compliance gaps, and propose effective solutions. Detail-oriented mindset with the ability to interpret complex information and navigate ambiguity.
Preferred :
A Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited university law school.
3-5 years’ proven experience in a compliance officer role. Licensure, admission to the bar, or practice as an attorney is not needed.
Bi-lingual (SpanishEnglish) fluency in both written and spoken forms.