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About the Role

This role ensures adherence to regulatory standards across the organization’s educational, residential, and clinical programs. It supports compliance with New York State Education Department (SED), Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), and Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) requirements. The specialist conducts audits, monitors corrective actions, supports incident investigations, and contributes to policy, procedure, and training development to strengthen organizational integrity. Compliance is foundational to ensuring the safety, dignity, and quality of life for individuals served. This position directly influences service consistency, accountability, and excellence, collaborating with mission-driven professionals to uphold best practices, promote continuous improvement, and advance meaningful outcomes for children and adults with autism.

Responsibilities

Conduct formal and informal audits, including education program audits, person-centered reviews, and compliance monitoring activities
Evaluate adherence to Federal and State regulations, agency policies, and procedures across assigned program areas
Research and stay current on evolving regulatory requirements, ensuring audit tools reflect updated standards
Compile audit findings and develop comprehensive reports with actionable recommendations
Monitor and track implementation of Plans of Corrective Action (POCAs) following internal and external audits
Support agency preparation for and response to oversight audits (OPWDD, SED, OCFS), including documentation and follow-up
Identify and escalate areas of significant or prolonged non-compliance
Conduct incident and occurrence investigations in accordance with regulatory and accreditation requirements
Document investigative findings and track follow-through on corrective actions related to incidents
Serve as backup support for Incident Review Manager functions (IRMA) as assigned
Assist in the development, review, and revision of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Track SOP lifecycle, including review cycles, approvals, and dissemination
Collaborate with departments to ensure SOP alignment with current practices and regulatory expectations
Review and update compliance training materials to reflect current standards and organizational procedures
Assist in developing and delivering compliance trainings and identifying emerging training needs
Support development of compliance-related reports, presentations, dashboards, and trend analyses
Contribute to agency-wide compliance initiatives, including Compliance Week activities

Requirements

Equivalent combination of education and experience
Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply regulatory standards in human services, education, or healthcare settings
Strong analytical skills with experience conducting audits, investigations, or quality reviews preferred
Excellent written communication skills, including report writing and documentation
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work both independently and collaboratively
Proficiency in data organization, reporting, and presentation development (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint)
Knowledge of OPWDD, SED, OCFS, HCBS, or similar regulatory frameworks preferred

Skills

Compliance
Regulatory adherence
Auditing
OPWDD regulations
Investigations
Quality assurance
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Training development and delivery
HCBS regulations
Reporting
Analytical skills
Written communication
Data organization
Presentation development
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint

Experience Level

Experience conducting audits, investigations, or quality reviews preferred

Education Level

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Salary/Compensations

$64,960.00 - $70,160.00 Salary

Benefits

Over 6 weeks of paid time off your 1st year
College partnerships that provide discounts
Scholarships available
403B with company match
Medical
Dental
Vision

About the Company

Anderson Center for Autism is dedicated to optimizing quality of life (QofL) for individuals with autism across the lifespan.
Through educational, clinical, residential, and vocational services, the center promotes dignity, respect, and evidence-based practices.
With approximately 900 employees, Anderson fosters a mission-driven culture rooted in compassion, excellence, and continuous improvement.

Equal Opportunity

Anderson Center for Autism is committed to providing a diverse workforce by ensuring that discrimination barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist.
Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes a person in one of these protected groups.
Anderson Center for Autism is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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