Independent living Association, Inc

Compensation

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Work Conditions: Please be informed that our Individuals are developmentally disabled. At times they may become aggressive and /or violent. While the Agency does provide specialized training for handling residents when they become aggressive and/or violent, the Agency cannot guarantee the safety of its employees who come in contact with residents. This condition exists whether the employee is directly or indirectly assigned to residents. Employees assume the risk of working with our residents. Duties and Responsibilities: * Enforces ILA’s Corporate Compliance Plan as per OMIG regulations * Conducts regular monthly billing audits of all ILA programs to include; (1) IRA Residential Habilitation (2) ILA day habilitation (3) ILA ICF program and coordinates ongoing monitoring of coding accuracy and documentation adequacy in order to identify systemic and process problems. * Provides results of all audits completed to the Compliance Officer which will serve as the basis for corrective measures.  Files all audit results electronically on the ILA network for review by board and executive staff.  * Distributes and collects annual Code of Conduct Attestation forms from key ILA employees.  Responsible for documentation and storage of the completed Code of Conduct.   * Ensures annual ILA Corporate Compliance Training as required is conducted with all employees.   Responsible for documentation of this training.  * Participates in ongoing and required training to enhance skills in performing job tasks. * Provides feedback on the results of auditing and monitoring activities to appropriate responsible department personnel. * Initiates corrective action plans with the responsible staff to ensure resolution of problem areas identified during an internal investigation and/or auditing/monitoring activity are corrected in response to identified problems. * In conjunction with the Quality Assurance Specialist reviews ILA programs and documentation “on-site” in preparation for OPWDD certification visits.  The Compliance specialist will focus on (1) in-house financial ledgers, (2) Community Inclusion documentation (3) Fire Safety materials (4) Physical plant checklist.   The Compliance Specialist provides immediate feedback to the responsible staff when issues within their area are discovered.  Provides “on site” staff training as required. Completes a written report on the “on-site” findings in conjunction with the QA specialist.   Reports any non-compliance issues detected through “on-site” auditing and monitoring to the QA Director/ Compliance Officer.   * Recommend in writing at the direction of the Director of Quality Assurance any ILA employee related activity that is found during on-site audits which are contrary to ILA operating procedures, to the Human Resources Department for possible disciplinary action.  * Serves as a resource for ILA Program Staff and Clinicians for obtaining information or clarification on accurate and appropriate documentation standards. * Serves on the Corporate Compliance Committee, Safety Committee and Code Rule 59 committee. * Disseminates Compliance and in-house audit information to Executives, Program Administrators, and the Corporate Compliance Committee upon request of Director of QA/Corporate Compliance Officer. * Train staff on the principles of Corporate Compliance during agency orientation classes.  * Actively seeking up-to-date material and releases regarding regulatory compliance and Corporate Compliance.   * Attend meetings and/or trainings which are intended to enhance work performance related skills.  * Other duties as requested by the Director of Quality Assurance/Corporate Compliance Officer.   Qualifications: * Bachelor’s Degree B.A. degree in Human Services  * 3-5 years OPWDD experience required. * Knowledge of OPWDD regulations required. * Excellent written communication skills and reasoning ability. * Proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint * Travel required within the boroughs * Duties require appropriate handling of confidential information and materials. * NYS Driver’s license required.