Compliance Specialist

Children's Aid Job Listing•New York, NY

About The Position

The Compliance Specialist reports directly to the Compliance Officer and supports the implementation and daily operations of Children’s Aid’s Compliance Program. The role carries out compliance activities to help ensure agency operations follow applicable laws, regulations, industry standards, and agency policies. The position requires adaptability, attention to detail, collaboration, project management, and clear communication, while balancing independent work with team engagement. Children’s Aid works to help children in poverty succeed and thrive by providing comprehensive support to children and families in high-needs New York City neighborhoods. Its work focuses on cradle-through-college pathways, children’s health, family stability, education, and social and emotional development. In-person collaboration is an essential function of this role. The incumbent’s in-person or hybrid schedule will be determined by department needs and may be reviewed and adjusted based on organizational needs and work dynamics.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, business, or a related field.
At least 2 years of experience in healthcare compliance or a related regulatory, operations, or project management role.
Comprehensive understanding of healthcare regulations, including HIPAA, privacy, and Medicaid.
Ability to analyze and present complex compliance data clearly and actionably to support decision-making.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations related to managed care, integrated care, and/or healthcare services.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to train and educate staff effectively.
Adaptability and initiative, including the ability to learn new systems and adjust to changing priorities.
Attention to detail and effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to balance independent work with collaboration in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work a schedule, whether in-person or hybrid, as determined by department needs; in-person collaboration is an essential function.

Nice To Haves

Advanced proficiency in Excel.
Experience with data visualization and reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar.

Responsibilities

Support compliance activities in accordance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
Conduct audits and monitoring reviews to assess adherence to agency compliance policies and procedures.
Track changes in healthcare and human services laws and regulations and assess potential impacts on agency practices.
Support the Compliance Department during inspections and audits.
Collect, analyze, and maintain compliance data; prepare reports and visual tools for the department and senior leadership.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation of compliance activities, reports, and related records.
Provide administrative and project support for Compliance Committee functions, and attend other committee meetings as needed.
Collaborate with internal departments on compliance matters and support communication that improves compliance awareness.
Assist with developing and delivering compliance training programs for staff.
Conduct preliminary reviews and investigations of reported compliance concerns, gather documentation, analyze findings, and partner with department leaders on resolution and corrective action plans.
Participate in developing and enhancing policies and procedures for continuous improvement.
Coordinate compliance-related projects and track corrective actions, audits, training initiatives, and regulatory requirements.
Perform other administrative duties supporting specific agency departments.