COMPLIANCE AUDITOR

The GEO Group•Big Spring, TX

About The Position

The Compliance Auditor serves as the day-to-day quality control auditor, validating compliance with requirements across assigned or requested operational areas. The position assists management in verifying that organizational, client, and external compliance and accreditation standards are met within established timeframes. It also serves as the facility liaison for routine interpretation of compliance and accreditation policies and guidelines, referring complex issues to the Compliance Administrator or Facility Administrator. The role conducts daily departmental compliance reviews and periodic accreditation audits; gathers facility information for compliance validation related to the Affordable Care Act, food, and healthcare services requirements; prepares requested and required reports; and maintains audit databases and current compliance resources. The Compliance Auditor also summarizes audit results, presents changes in compliance and accreditation processes to staff, reports facility compliance status to administrators, and assists management with reviewing and revising facility policies and procedures. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Three years of progressive experience in compliance or auditing, preferably in a secure residential environment, or an associate degree and one year of compliance or auditing experience.
Ability to prepare for audits by researching materials and formulating a plan of action.
Ability to evaluate compliance with regulations, accreditation policies, and procedures by reviewing and analyzing records, reports, operating practices, and documentation, and recommending improvements to internal controls.
Ability to apply compliance and accreditation requirements to facility operational processes.
Ability to write cohesive and concise reports and summaries.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate professionally with employees and outside parties.
Ability to maintain databases of information related to facility compliance and accreditation processes.
Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and overnight hours, to perform audits regularly.
Ability to travel to participate in audits.
Ability to work in a secure, residential environment.
Ability to work with computers and software typically used by the department.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field.
Previous experience giving presentations or trainings.

Responsibilities

Conduct daily compliance reviews of facility departments.
Conduct periodic accreditation audits of the facility.
Collect facility information for compliance validation related to the Affordable Care Act, food, and healthcare services requirements.
Provide monthly reports as requested and required.
Develop reports summarizing audit results and deliver informational presentations to staff about changes to compliance and accreditation processes.
Provide written and verbal reports of facility compliance status to the Compliance Administrator or Facility Administrator.
Maintain and update databases of compliance and accreditation audits.
Maintain current resources, standards, rules, regulations, and requirements for operational areas.
Assist management in reviewing and revising facility policies and procedures to ensure compliance with organizational and client guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.