Job Description

Human Development Services of Westchester (HDSW) is proud to have been involved in the evolution of community-based direct-care services for vulnerable populations in New York State since 1968. HDSW is a community-based not-for-profit, providing vital services to people throughout every corner of Westchester County each day. In today’s ever-changing health care marketplace, HDSW offers person-centered, trauma-informed services to 3000 people each year, through a unique blend of inter-related programs. We are dedicated to Creating Community and to have opportunities every day for people that matter. We are looking for qualified individuals to join our team.

Role: Provides overall professional direction, oversight, and advice for HDSWs compliance, which incorporates all clinical, program, and administrative departments. The Chief of Compliance and Contracts (CCC) has the responsibility for ensuring compliance with standards issued by accrediting organizations, State licensure requirements, and federal regulations. Most HDSW programs are supported by grant funding that requires data collection, evaluation, and reporting with which there should be some familiarity.

Reports to: The Chief of Compliance and Contracts reports to the Chief Executive Officer and is accountable to the Board of Directors.

Duties and Responsibilities: Serving as a member of the Leadership Team, the Chief of Compliance and Contracts develops the agency’s Corporate Compliance Plan for the review and approval by the Board and oversees and monitors the implementation of the Compliance Program. Works collaboratively throughout the organization in a leadership, advisory and facilitative capacity to achieve corporate compliance, quality improvement and risk management goals and objectives. Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Serves as the designated Privacy and Security Manager for the agency. Investigates potential incidents pertaining to HIPAA, billing and reimbursement, allegations of fraud, waste, abuse, conflict of interest, suspected or actual breaches of privacy, confidentiality, and security.
• Serves as Incident Manager for the Clinical Programs of the Agency, coordinating the Incident Review Committee and working with the consulting Psychiatrist to ensure that the OMH Incident Review Committee requirements are followed.
• Serves as chairperson for Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement Team and other assigned committees.
• Ensures non-healthcare programs such as the NPC are following legal and licensure requirements and standards, including HUD and HCR guidelines.
• Establishes and manages a reporting system for employees to report concerns and obtain assistance; ensures adequate mechanisms exist for enforcement of compliance requirements and violation discipline; ensures adequate records are maintained to document compliance efforts and corrective actions.
• Analyzes the findings from any internal or external audits and programmatic site visits to assess compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and standards. Conducts, supervises, or coordinates internal investigations of alleged compliance violations. Coordinates with external officials and HDSWs administration ensuring remediation of any confirmed non-compliance.
• Supports the credentialing and privileging process for new staff and the re-credentialing process for existing providers in concert with CBHS, IPA
• Represents HDSW in compliance-related work groups convened by local, statewide, and Association bodies.