What are the responsibilities and job description for the Compliance Specialist position at New York State Industries for the Disabled, Inc. (NYSID)?
Summary: Compliance Specialist assists both the Sr. Compliance Specialist and the Chief Compliance Officer to ensure compliance with Preferred Source legislation and oversight agency requirements.
Essential Functions, Responsibilities and Primary Duties:
- Perform field-based Compliance Reviews of Member Agencies’ and Corporate Partners’ compliance with Preferred Source legislation and NYSID’s Designation Agreement by the NYS Education Department (SED).
- Document observations and gather evidence during Compliance Reviews to determine the work performed, labor pool employed, compensation of labor pool, and benefits provided.
- Review medical documentation reflecting the nature and extent of the disability or disabilities to ensure individuals qualify as significantly disabled as per SED’s definition of disability.
- Following all Compliance Reviews, advise Member Agencies and Corporate Partners of findings.
- Formulate a plan of corrective action for Member Agency and Corporate Partners found to be out of compliance so that they align business practices with contract and program requirements; follow up to ensure corrective action plans are executed.
- Assist with Quarterly Employment Report backup reviews.
- While conducting on-site Compliance Reviews, meet with key stakeholders to address any questions, concerns, or training needs.
- Engage in outreach with prospective Member Agencies.
- Engage in outreach with State & local government officials regarding the benefits and value of the Preferred Source Program.
- Some NYS travel required.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related areas of study.
- Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in compliance or related work.
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Strong communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of and experience in Preferred Source or the rehabilitative industry preferred.
- Proficiency with various computer software applications (spreadsheets, pivot tables, word processing, presentation, and database), preferably Microsoft Office Suite.
Physical Requirements:
The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
The nature of the job requires considerable travel. The position requires an individual to access any location where company business is conducted. Must have visual acuity and hearing ability for communicating with others, and gathering and accessing written and computerized information. Computer and mouse usage, walking around facilities, and sitting for long periods of time.
About NYSID:
NYSID is the Non-Profit organization designated by the NYS Education Department under the New York State Finance law to serve New York’s Preferred Source program, which works to provide gainful employment for New Yorkers with disabilities. Rehabilitative agencies throughout New York State which provide support services to individuals with disabilities, choose to become members of NYSID. On behalf of these members, and sometimes in conjunction with private sector partners, NYSID enters into contracts with state and local government agencies for goods and services which disabled New Yorkers create or perform.
Come Join Our Team! We offer medical and dental benefits (80% paid by NYSID), a retirement program (5% of gross income), paid time off, tuition reimbursement, group life insurance and other benefits. We have been named a Top Work Place, most recently in 2025 by the Albany Times Union.
Email cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to administrator@nysid.org. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $60,500- $63,200
Schedule:
- 37.5 hour work week
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Albany, New York.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health reimbursement account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Salary : $60,500 - $63,200
