SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: At Lightshare we know that a better life is within reach. That's why we are focused on providing affordable and transformative support for those who may be experiencing mental health and addiction disorders. The VP of Compliance is integral to our mission and is responsible for leading the organization’s compliance strategy and ensuring that the company operates within legal and regulatory frameworks to provide the necessary care to our clients.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal candidate will have a master's degree in a healthcare related field (preferred) and at least 2 years of management/leadership experience.

In this role, the VP will have oversight of the following:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES OVERVIEW:

Strategic Leadership and Policy Development:

• Strategic Direction: Develop and implement the overall compliance strategy that aligns with the organization's goals and risk appetite.
• Policy Oversight: Lead the creation, revision, and enforcement of corporate policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards.

Risk Management:

• Compliance Risk Assessment: Identify, assess, and prioritize compliance risks across the organization, and develop strategies to mitigate those risks.
• Monitoring and Reporting: Implement systems to monitor compliance risks and ensure that risk management practices are effectively communicated to the executive team and board of directors.

Regulatory and Legal Compliance:

• Regulatory Oversight: Ensure the organization complies with all relevant local, state, federal, and international laws and regulations, including industry-specific requirements.
• Liaison with Regulators: Serve as the primary contact with regulatory bodies, facilitating audits, investigations, and responding to regulatory inquiries.

Ethics and Corporate Governance:

• Ethical Standards Enforcement: Promote and enforce ethical behavior throughout the organization, ensuring adherence to the company’s code of conduct.
• Corporate Governance: Work closely with the board of directors and executive management to ensure that governance structures and practices comply with regulatory requirements and ethical standards.

Training and Education:

• Compliance Training Programs: Oversee the development and implementation of compliance training programs for employees at all levels, ensuring that staff are informed of relevant laws, regulations, and corporate policies.
• Continuous Education: Ensure that the compliance team stays updated on changes in laws, regulations, and best practices to maintain the effectiveness of the compliance program.

Investigation and Enforcement:

• Internal Investigations: Lead or oversee internal investigations into potential compliance violations, ensuring that any breaches are dealt with promptly and appropriately.
• Disciplinary Actions: Recommend and enforce disciplinary measures or corrective actions when compliance violations occur, ensuring consistent and fair enforcement.

Audit and Continuous Improvement:

• Compliance Audits: Direct regular compliance audits to evaluate the effectiveness of the organization’s compliance program and identify areas for improvement.
• Program Enhancement: Continuously refine and improve the compliance program based on audit results, regulatory changes, and best practices.

Stakeholder Communication:

• Reporting to Leadership: Regularly report to the CEO, board of directors, and other senior leaders on the status of compliance initiatives, risks, and issues.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including investors, regulators, and the public, to communicate the organization’s commitment to compliance and ethical practices.

Demonstrates Dependability:

• Arrives to work on time according to agency policies Uses leave time according to agency policies

• Completes documentation/paperwork and projects within deadlines

Demonstrates Flexibility & Initiative:

• Assumes additional responsibilities and a willingness to assist colleagues

• Works different shifts when necessary

• Recommends program changes and improvements

Demonstrates Teamwork:

• Maintains an overall work attitude of cooperation and professionalism in all interactions with agency staff and community professionals

• Attends and participates in required staff meetings and agency-wide committees

• Receptive to direction and feedback from supervisor

Demonstrates Professionalism:

• Conducts self in professional manner with colleagues, peers, and persons served

• Recognizes the rights of clients; and will protect privacy of persons served at all times by following agency, State, and Federal mandated privacy procedures and regulations

• Adheres to agency Code of Ethics at all times

• Complies with all agency policies and procedures, laws and regulations under which the agency operates