Job Description:

Cayuga Centers is hiring immediately for a Compliance Officer in NYC!

Join our team to make a difference in the lives of children, youth and families in our community!

Base Location: New York, NY

Salary: $120,000 - $150,000

About Cayuga Centers

Cayuga Centers is an accredited non-profit human services agency dedicated to family support and preservation, trauma-informed care, and serving vulnerable populations with unique needs. Founded in 1852 in Auburn, NY, we have a long history of delivering high-quality and innovative services to individuals, children, youth, and families. We have offices in 20 cities in 8 different states and serve over 10,000 individuals and families annually.

At Cayuga Centers, we embrace Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DIB). We do this by taking a firm stance against hatred, inequality, bias, and injustice. We do this by providing our staff with the training, coaching, and resources necessary to grow and serve with cultural humility, acceptance, and understanding. We are responsive to the diverse needs of those we serve and staff, and are committed to ensuring that everyone feels respected, valued, and a sense of belonging.

About our Compliance Department

At Cayuga Centers, we take pride in our 60 distinct programs that positively impact the lives of individuals, children, youth, and families. We are committed to delivering high-quality and innovative services. Our Compliance Department plays a crucial role in ensuring adherence to regulations and standards. We are funded and/or licensed by the Federal government, 4 different states, numerous counties, New York City, and two distinct Florida Community-Based Care (CBC) entities, and we proudly hold Council on Accreditation (COA) accreditation. Previously a part of a larger Continuous Quality Improvement Department, we have now separated into dedicated Compliance and Quality/Effectiveness functions. Currently comprising 18 staff members, our Compliance Office has staff based in New York City, Upstate New York, and Florida.

JOB OBJECTIVES:

To ensure the organization's adherence to compliance regulations on corporate, program, and contract levels. The Compliance Officer’s primary responsibility is to lead a team of professionals and work collaboratively with agency leadership, the Board of Trustees, and the Risk Management Committee to ensure full compliance in all aspects of our work while maintaining a high-functioning, customer service-oriented Compliance Department.

HOURS PER WEEK:

• Typically business hours Monday through Friday with flexibility to meet program needs.
• Primarily in office -- limited hybrid possibilities.
• Monthly overnight travel to other agency locations required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify and understand compliance regulations applicable to all agency locations, contracts, and programs.
• Ensure agency leadership is aware of these requirements and works with them to meet compliance standards.
• Develop and implement timely plans to address any noncompliance issues and report to relevant stakeholders.
• Manage the Council on Accreditation (COA) accreditation process to maintain full accreditation.
• Coordinate preparations for external audits, oversee record submission, and address any identified deficiencies with corrective action plans.
• Regularly communicate compliance activities, progress, and challenges to the President and CEO and the Board's Risk Management Committee.
• Supervise the Compliance Department staff and foster a team-oriented environment.