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Risk and Compliance Specialist

Risk and Compliance Specialist

Friends of YouthKirkland, WA, United States
11 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

The Risk & Compliance Specialist operates many of the safety, compliance, and quality assurance programs within Friends of Youth. The position supports the Director of Risk & Compliance in the creation and maintenance of documentation and processes, and is primarily responsible for carrying out the tasks outlined in those procedures. The role is instrumental in ensuring compliance with agency expectations and is the primary contact for the performance & quality improvement process. The individual fulfilling this specialized position is expected to support miscellaneous and emergent projects and tasks as relevant to the Risk & Compliance Division.

FLSA Status : Non-exempt, hourly

Reports To : Director, Risk & Compliance

essential duties

Risk and Safety

  • Perform bi-annual Site Safety Visits at all properties to document health and safety concerns and oversee corrective actions.
  • Maintain Safety Data Sheets for all sites and purchase Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as necessary and requested by employees.
  • Support employee safety investigations and ensure agencys Safety Committee is compliant with local, state, and federal requirements.
  • Manage the Risk & Compliance Divisions documentation to ensure risk & safety policies and procedures are regularly reviewed and revised for relevance and compliance.
  • Develop and support safety training in response to agency needs.
  • Promote a culture of safety and elevate concerns to Director of Risk & Compliance as necessary.

Performance and Quality Improvement

  • Create and maintain performance & quality improvement (PQI) documentation, including relevant forms, policies, and procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with agency expectations regarding completion of and adherence to the performance & quality improvement process.
  • Coordinate performance & quality improvement meetings with relevant employees to complete necessary documentation.
  • Maintain a committee to analyze the needs of the performance & quality improvement process.
  • Develop and support performance & quality improvement training in response to agency needs.
  • Coordinate with necessary departments and divisions to maintain relevant and accurate reports in support of the performance & quality improvement process.
  • Provide supplemental project management during the agencys external accreditation process as necessary.

    • Other Duties

    Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

    We require :

  • Bachelors degree in project management, data analytics, or related field is preferred.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite is required.
  • Experience with Salesforce or other client database software is preferred.
  • Experience with accreditation processes (e.g. COA, CARF, Joint Commission, etc.) is preferred.
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience in risk management or quality assurance is required.

    • b. Additional Requirements

  • Must satisfactorily pass criminal history check.
  • Must satisfactorily pass tuberculosis (TB) test.
  • Must have reliable transportation and a valid Washington State driver's license (or be able to obtain one by date of employment).
  • Employees and volunteers who operate their own or Friends of Youth vehicles on Friends of Youth business, must have a safe driving record as defined by Friends of Youth.
  • Employees and volunteers who operate their own vehicle(s) on Friends of Youth business must carry auto liability insurance that complies with the requirements of Friends of Youth.
  • Must successfully complete the following health certification requirements within 30 days of employment : CPR, First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens.

    • We offer :

  • Generous time off including 15 vacation days per year, paid sick leave, 11 paid holidays, 2 social justice leave days per year for full-time employees
  • Health insurance package including medical, dental, vision, 24 / 7 access to telehealth, long term disability and life insurance
  • Retirement plan with match
  • Transgender Health Benefit equity

    • Friends of Youth is committed to equity and creating a diverse and inclusive work environment as an equal opportunity employer. We welcome, honor, and celebrate our clients, colleagues, and communities diverse identities and cultures. For more information, email .

    For a copy of the full job description, please email.

    Compensation details : 26-32.5 Hourly Wage

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