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Compliance Officer

The Opportunity

FCA is excited to announce an opportunity for the position of Compliance Officer. As we continue to grow and evolve, we are seeking a dynamic mission-driven leader who will oversee the compliance program, functioning independently and objectively to review and evaluate compliance issues/concerns within FCA.

The ideal Compliance Officer will ensure FCA complies with the rules and regulations of regulatory agencies, that FCA policies and procedures are being followed, and that behavior meets FCA's Code of Conduct.

The Compliance Officer vets and directs compliance issues to appropriate internal and external resources for investigation and resolution.

Specifically, the responsibilities and qualifications of the position include:

Responsibilities

• Acts as staff to the CEO, Management Team and Compliance Committee by monitoring and reporting results of FCA's compliance/ethics efforts and providing guidance to the senior management team and Board on matters relating to compliance.

• The Compliance Officer, together with the Compliance Committee, is authorized to implement all necessary actions to ensure achievement of the objectives of an effective compliance program.

• Develop, initiate, maintain, and revise policies and procedures for the general operation of the Compliance Program and its related activities to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct.

• Develop and periodically reviews and updates Code of Conduct to ensure continuing currency and relevance in providing guidance to management and employees.

• Collaborate with programs and departments to direct compliance issues to appropriate existing channels for investigation and resolution. Consults with outside counsel, as needed, to resolve difficult legal compliance issues.

• Respond to alleged violations of rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and Code of Conduct by evaluating or recommending the initiation of investigative procedures. Develops and oversees a system for uniform handling of such violations.

• Act as an independent review and evaluation body to ensure that compliance issues/concerns within the organization are being appropriately evaluated, investigated, and resolved.

• Update/maintain exclusion lists for staff, volunteers, board members and vendors.

• Monitor, and as necessary, coordinate compliance activities of other departments to remain abreast of the status of all compliance activities and to identify trends.

• Identify 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.

• Conduct thorough and consistent audits checking for compliance and assuring that documentation for services rendered is in full accord with public/private funder standards and policies.

• Provide reports on a regular basis to keep the Compliance Committee and senior management informed of the operation and progress of compliance efforts.

• Ensure proper reporting of violations or potential violations to duly authorized enforcement agencies as appropriate and/or required.

• Provide direction and management of the compliance Hotline.

• Institute and maintain an effective compliance communication program for the organization, including promoting (a) use of the Compliance Hotline; (b) heightened awareness of Code of Conduct, and (c) understanding of new and existing compliance issues and related policies and procedures.

• Work with management staff and others as appropriate to develop an effective compliance training program, including appropriate introductory training for new employees as well as ongoing training for all employees and managers.

• Monitor the performance of the Compliance Program and related activities on a continuing basis, taking appropriate steps to improve its effectiveness.

• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in public health, Business/Public Administration, or related field. Juris Doctorate preferred.

• 5 years' experience in a publicly funded non-profit or healthcare organization.

• Familiarity with health and human services operational, financial, quality assurance, and human resource procedures and regulations.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, computer/technology proficient.

• In-depth knowledge of regulations, standards, and best practices

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities

• Valid and clean New York State Driver's License

Compensation Information

• The competitive compensation range is reflected with FCA's framework, culture, and values. Individual pay decisions will vary based on skills and experience' while still allowing for growth.

Additional Information

• $90,000-$110,000 (reflects experience)

• Schedule: (M-F), evening and weekend hours, as needed

• This role is full-time (35 hours/week), Exempt

Benefits Information

• Full Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

• Generous, vacation, sick, personal, and floating holiday time

• 403(b); with generous employer contribution

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Pet Insurance

• Short Term (STD) and Long Term (LTD) Disability Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

FCA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer! We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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