Regulatory and Program Compliance Specialist

Description

Living Resources is a non-profit human services agency. Our core purpose is to support and empower individuals with disabilities or other life-challenging conditions to live with dignity, independence, and happiness.

Living Resources works with, and for, families by providing peace of mind. All employees are to be respectful and supportive of families. We are working with them as partners, providing care and services.

To work for Living Resources is to make a difference in the lives of others. Living Resources provides individuals with disabilities and special needs the support they need to thrive and lead active, full lives. For many Living Resources employees, their work becomes an experience where they find fulfillment and develop both personally and professionally.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Regulatory and Program Compliance Specialist is responsible for LRC’s overall regulatory compliance of OPWDD programs and services.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for scheduling and conducting  internal surveys in advance of OPWDD surveys.  
• Serves as the direct liaison with OPWDD, OFPC   & DQI survey team. Attends all OFPC & DQI audits.
• Coordinates, schedules, and leads team meetings focused on the review and analysis of internal and external survey findings.
• Develops and submits Plans of Corrective   Action, when necessary and in conjunction with appropriate staff &   management input.
• Provides training and technical assistance for implementation of Plans of Corrective Action, including certifying the completion of required corrections within the designated time frames.
• Assumes responsibility for the ongoing review and monitoring of Fire Safety protections and initiatives. 
• Maintains knowledge of OPWDD, federal and state regulations and provides recommendations to the Deputy Director of   Quality Assurance regarding the need of program modifications as indicated.
• Acts as a subject matter expert regarding   OPWDD, federal and state regulations, Personal Allowance, Plans of Corrective   Action, Fire Safety and Informed Consent for program leadership and front line staff. 
• Develops and facilitates proactive training   initiatives as needed to mitigate citations and enhance the overall quality of supports provided.
• Leads ongoing training initiatives for new  management staff regarding the management of Personal Allowance funds,   ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and agency policies.
• Provides active participation for routine information sharing, problem solving and crisis intervention as needed;   promoting good communication between all interdisciplinary team members and   Leadership Team.
• Participates in the Human Rights, Informed Consent and Psychotropic Medication Committee.
• Responsible for aligning and demonstrating agency values while performing the job.

Requirements

• High School Diploma and 7 years experience working within in a related field; or Associate degree and at least 5 years’   experience working in the field; or Bachelor’s degree with 5 years’ experienced preferred.
• Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
• Reliable Transportation, with the ability to travel between sites.