Director of Quality Management & Compliance

Description

UCP Long Island is a not for profit agency whose mission is to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of persons with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. We are proud to celebrate our 75th year of creating opportunities and helping to fulfill the dreams of thousands of individuals and families. We remain committed to our goal of Creating Life Without Limits for People With Disabilities!

We are seeking a Director of Quality Management and Corporate Compliance.  This position is responsible for the overall compliance, quality management and oversight of policy and procedures across the agency in accordance with OPWDD, DOH, SED and OMIG regulations, as well as any applicable local, state, or federal laws and regulations.

Essential Functions: 

• Develops, initiates, maintains, and revises policies and procedures for the general operation of the Compliance Program and its related activities to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct.    Manages day-to-day operation of the Program.
• Development, review, revision, and implementation of agency policies, procedures, and practices to support the delivery of quality services in compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations, laws, and guidelines
• Develops and periodically reviews and updates Code of Conduct to ensure continuing currency and relevance in providing guidance to management and employees.
• Collaborates with other departments  to direct compliance issues to appropriate existing channels for investigation and resolution. Consults with the Agency attorney as needed to resolve difficult legal compliance issues.
• Chairs Incident Review Committee; 
• Oversees reporting within OPWDD’s Incident Report and Management Application (IRMA)
• Ensures proper reporting of violations or potential violations to duly authorized enforcement agencies as appropriate and/or required.
• Institutes and maintains an effective compliance communication and training program for the organization, including promoting the use of the Compliance Hotline, heightened awareness of the Agency Code of Conduct, and understanding of new and existing compliance or quality issues and related policies and procedures.
• Identifies potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; develops/implements corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues and provides general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in the future.

Qualifications

A successful candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree required, Master's degree preferred,  or equivalent in health care, human services, or business administration.  Familiarity with operational, financial, quality assurance, and human resource procedures and regulations (OMRDD, DOH, SED, and other state and federal regulatory bodies) is a must. Minimum of 5 years experience in senior management with a demonstrated record of corporate compliance achievements. 

UCP offers generous paid time off, a defined contribution pension plan and optional 403b retirement plan, major medical and dental benefits, as well as other voluntary plans.

UCP of Long Island is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary : $95,000 - $102,500