COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST at THE INSTITUTES OF APPLIED HUMAN DYN

Description

💼 About the Role
The Program Compliance Specialist serves as a key liaison between IAHD, Care Coordination Organizations, families, and regulatory agencies. You’ll oversee documentation and billing processes, maintain accurate records, and ensure that all services are properly aligned with OPWDD requirements.

Your attention to detail and collaborative approach will help our programs remain compliant, efficient, and focused on what matters most the people we support.

🌟 What You’ll Do

• Serve as a liaison to external and internal partners including Care Managers, Guardians, DDRO, OPWDD Surveyors, and Families.
• Schedule, coordinate, and oversee person centered Life Plan and interdisciplinary Team meetings.
• Monitor and review habilitation plans, CFA’s, Life Plans, and documentation for accuracy, quality, and compliance.
• Upload and maintain documentation in electronic systems (e.g., eVero) to support billing and service justification.
• Utilize EHR to run reports and track deadlines to maintain compliance.
• Attend Life Plan and CFA meetings; advocate for individuals when the Day Hab Coordinator is unavailable
• Track and maintain records of admissions, discharges, and service delivery status.
• Review and reconcile discrepancies in compliance reports; implement corrective action plans.
• Conduct random documentation audits to ensure timely and accurate data collection.
• Communicate compliance updates and billing concerns with Day Hab Coordinators, program staff and Program Administrators.
• Schedule and track discharge meetings and program re-entry statuses.
• Attend required trainings related to compliance, electronic health records, and billing regulations.
• Maintain organized, confidential, and accurate documentation per agency and regulatory standards.

✅ What You’ll Bring

• Strong knowledge of OPWDD regulations, billing compliance, and service documentation standards
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems (eVero)
• Strong organizational, analytical, and multitasking skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Professionalism, compassion, and a commitment to supporting individuals with developmental disabilities

🎓 Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field and 3+ years of experience in services for individuals with developmental disabilities; OR
• Associate Degree with 5+ years of relevant experience; OR
• High School Diploma with 7+ years of experience in Human Services

📍 Location & Schedule

• Locations: Bronx & Westchester  (Travel required among sites year-round)
• Schedule: Full-Time | Non-Exempt | Monday–Friday | 8AM–4 PM