What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director, Risk Management position at The Arc of Monmouth, Inc.?
SUMMARY:
The Assistant Director of Risk Management leads the identification, assessment, development and incorporation of strategies that increase safety and manage operational risks for The Arc of Monmouth.
They partner with colleagues to achieve the Agency's strategic plan and create long-term risk management programs.
The Assistant Director creates prevention strategies aligned with Department of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) and Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) rules and regulations.
They develop and implement risk assessments and contingency plans to manage business interruptions and emergencies.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
- Contribute to the success and sustainability of our mission-driven agency while ensuring asset protection.
- Identify risk potential throughout the Agency and develop plans to protect strategic, financial, legal, regulatory, operational, and reputational components.
- Develop and execute plans to prevent law violations, regulations, and support the agency code of ethics and policies.
- Oversee core functions of risk management, including risk analysis, training, reporting, insurance, due diligence, and measurement systems.
- Mitigate accidental losses on Agency finances by reviewing individual financials and preventing loss of Medicaid benefits.
- Participate in multidisciplinary teams to evaluate and improve organizational risk.
- Review claims, liability reports, and past incidents to identify risks.
- Research risks and report findings to management.
- Develop risk management plans to prevent future problems.
- Recommend and implement solutions to immediate problems.
- Conduct risk management training.
- Create new policies and procedures for managing risk.
- Interact with stakeholders, served individuals, and their families.
- Continually monitor the agency risk landscape.
- Manage potential and actual claims, including record reviews and employee investigations.
- Proactively resolve conflicts.
- Develop served individual safety education.
- Lead and participate on committees and special projects.
- Complete other duties as assigned or required.
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Minimum 5 years of project management experience required. Master's degree desired. At least 5 years of progressive experience in a setting serving persons with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Demonstrated experience in managing budgets. Ability to cultivate relationships and work collaboratively with all departments. Superb attention to detail and organizational skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving expertise. Ability to travel locally approximately 25-50% between locations. Reliable transportation and a valid New Jersey driver's license are required.
