Corporate Compliance Specialist

The Corporate Compliance Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring adherence to regulatory standards across the organization’s educational, residential, and clinical programs. This position 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 Compliance Specialist conducts audits, monitors corrective actions, supports incident investigations, and contributes to the development of policies, procedures, and training that strengthen organizational integrity and effectiveness.

Why Join Us

At Anderson Center for Autism, compliance is more than regulatory—it is foundational to ensuring the safety, dignity, and quality of life of the individuals we serve. In this role, you will directly influence the consistency, accountability, and excellence of services across programs. You’ll collaborate with mission-driven professionals and contribute to systems that uphold best practices, promote continuous improvement, and advance meaningful outcomes for children and adults with autism.

Pay Range: $64,960.00 - $70,160.00 Salary; Based on experience

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 and ensure 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:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred, or 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

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 etc.
• And much more, see link below

Anderson Center for Autism offers our Employees with a Generous Benefits Package: https://www.andersoncenterforautism.org/benefit

About Anderson Center for Autism

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, we promote dignity, respect, and evidence-based practices. With a workforce of approximately 900 employees, Anderson fosters a mission-driven culture rooted in compassion, excellence, and continuous improvement.

Keywords: compliance, regulatory, audits, OPWDD, investigations, quality assurance, SOPs, training, HCBS, reporting

This position description in no way states or implies that the responsibilities listed are the only duties to be performed by the person filling this position. The person in the position may be required to perform other duties as necessitated by the situation or requested by his/her supervisor.

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 here. 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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