What are the responsibilities and job description for the Compliance Officer position at Wellroot Family Services?
Job Title: Compliance Officer – Foster Care
Reports to: Manager, Foster Care
Department: Foster Care Programs
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Location: Statewide
Last date reviewed: 3/24/2025
Summary:
The central purpose of the Compliance Officer is to maintain files and systems in compliance with current state regulations. This includes tracking and maintaining compliance with performance-based contracting measures and licensing regulations with the Office of Residential Child Care. The purpose is to ensure optimal compliance and maintain a satisfactory professional working relationship with all team members.
Essential Functions:
Be competent in the Office of Provider Management Office of Residential Child Care standards, regulations, and Council on Accreditation standards.
Be cognizant of Wellroot program policies and procedures related to Foster Care
Know and understand the process for data entry and scoring for Performance-Based Contracting measures in GA Score
Audit foster child records to ensure timely service planning documentation is provided to meet state regulations, including but not limited to EPSDT medical and dental visits, educational supports, ECEM visits, required DFCS documentation (custody orders, case plans, vital records, etc.), and Individualized Service Plans
Monitor foster parent records to ensure compliance with DFCS Minimum Standards, RCC, and OPM standard,s including but not limited to home study requirements, updated training, current medical records, current annual evaluations, and current auto-documentation
Perform Foster Parent annual re-evaluations to include physical inspections of homes, foster parent interviews, foster child interviews
Point of contact for GRITS, conducts manual Reviews for newly approved foster homes, Coordinates and facilitates training events for staff and foster families
Monitor compliance with GA Score and SHINES systems as it relates to all measures for DFCS contracted programs
Set up tracking and implementation systems for monitoring compliance
Participate in PQI activities and/or work with other compliance officer in meeting standards
Perform other duties as delegated by the Compliance Manager
35- 40 cases
Key Performance Indicators
Spirit of collaboration and teamwork that fosters positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Positive, uplifting, and inviting demeanor that opens the door for easy rapport building with families, children, and staff
Alignment and commitment to the agency’s strategic goals and objectives. Extraordinary attention to case-level details that incorporates strong case management skills and organizational skills
Required Skills/Abilities
Have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in a human service or behavioral science field
Have a minimum of two years experience of working with children and families
Education And Experience
Have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in a human service or behavioral science field
Have a minimum of two years experience of working with children and families
Own, drive, and maintain an automobile in good working condition, receiving reimbursement for agency business mileage
Work Environment
This job is a hybrid position with a regular office presence and an off-site presence for specific meetings and events. It operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
Reports to: Manager, Foster Care
Department: Foster Care Programs
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Location: Statewide
Last date reviewed: 3/24/2025
Summary:
The central purpose of the Compliance Officer is to maintain files and systems in compliance with current state regulations. This includes tracking and maintaining compliance with performance-based contracting measures and licensing regulations with the Office of Residential Child Care. The purpose is to ensure optimal compliance and maintain a satisfactory professional working relationship with all team members.
Essential Functions:
Be competent in the Office of Provider Management Office of Residential Child Care standards, regulations, and Council on Accreditation standards.
Be cognizant of Wellroot program policies and procedures related to Foster Care
Know and understand the process for data entry and scoring for Performance-Based Contracting measures in GA Score
Audit foster child records to ensure timely service planning documentation is provided to meet state regulations, including but not limited to EPSDT medical and dental visits, educational supports, ECEM visits, required DFCS documentation (custody orders, case plans, vital records, etc.), and Individualized Service Plans
Monitor foster parent records to ensure compliance with DFCS Minimum Standards, RCC, and OPM standard,s including but not limited to home study requirements, updated training, current medical records, current annual evaluations, and current auto-documentation
Perform Foster Parent annual re-evaluations to include physical inspections of homes, foster parent interviews, foster child interviews
Point of contact for GRITS, conducts manual Reviews for newly approved foster homes, Coordinates and facilitates training events for staff and foster families
Monitor compliance with GA Score and SHINES systems as it relates to all measures for DFCS contracted programs
Set up tracking and implementation systems for monitoring compliance
Participate in PQI activities and/or work with other compliance officer in meeting standards
Perform other duties as delegated by the Compliance Manager
35- 40 cases
Key Performance Indicators
Spirit of collaboration and teamwork that fosters positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Positive, uplifting, and inviting demeanor that opens the door for easy rapport building with families, children, and staff
Alignment and commitment to the agency’s strategic goals and objectives. Extraordinary attention to case-level details that incorporates strong case management skills and organizational skills
Required Skills/Abilities
Have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in a human service or behavioral science field
Have a minimum of two years experience of working with children and families
Education And Experience
Have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in a human service or behavioral science field
Have a minimum of two years experience of working with children and families
Own, drive, and maintain an automobile in good working condition, receiving reimbursement for agency business mileage
Work Environment
This job is a hybrid position with a regular office presence and an off-site presence for specific meetings and events. It operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
