About Us

Good Shepherd Services is a leading multi-service agency with more than 85 programs that serve over 30,000 youth and families each year – and builds on their strengths to help them gain skills for success. At Good Shepherd we respect the dignity and worth of every person and reject intolerance, inequity and injustice in whatever form it may take. Voted one of the top 100 places to work in NYC by Crain’s New York, Good Shepherd Services offers a fantastic work environment, a collaborative team dedicated to fulfilling our mission, and an amazing array of benefits. Join our team and help make a difference! 

NOTE: As a NYC contracted agency all positions at Good Shepherd Services fall under the NYC vaccine mandate. All employees, volunteers and interns must show proof of vaccination upon hire.

Benefits

For Full Time Employees Benefits/Perks:

• Tuition Assistance Program
• Generous paid time off (Including 5 Self-Care Days/Floating Holidays, 12 Sick Days, 15 Vacation Days, and 11 Holidays)
• Healthcare Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Care)
• 403(b) Plan (GSS contributes 3% of your salary to your 403(b) plan after 3 years of service, with contributions increasing over time) 
• Ability to work from home up to 2 days a week

Overview

Title: Manager for Medicaid/HIPAA Compliance, Medicaid Strategy & Compliance

Reports to: HIPAA Privacy Officer/Medicaid Compliance Officer

Location: 7th Avenue

Hours: 35 Hours/Week, Exempt

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the HIPAA Privacy Officer/Medicaid Compliance Officer, with latitude for supervised judgment and decision-making, the Manager for Medicaid & HIPAA Compliance is responsible for Agency meeting the HIPAA and Medicaid standards along with relevant other government funder requirements, through monitoring and creating best practices to support compliance.

Major Du ties:

• Remain up to date on changes to pertinent regulations and propose changes as needed.
• Partner with programs and other support departments to identify risks, plan to mitigate risks and developing action plans.
• Create and cultivate a culture of compliance within the agency.
• Coordinate with Finance and HR around screenings on the Medicaid Exclusion lists.
• Maintain and track Business Associate Agreements and any other needed contracts.
• Ensure that contractors who provide services to the Agency are aware of the compliance requirements and have appropriate protocols in place.
• Modify and develop policies and procedures that are consistent with current regulations and uphold the Agency’s core values.
• Modify and develop forms that are consistent with current regulations and uphold the Agency’s core values.
• Create reports for senior management and the Agency Compliance Committee.
• Develop and implement mini-CIRM (Compliance & Risk Management) meetings for compliance with funder health standards.
• Assist in internal compliance review and monitoring activities.
• Design ongoing trainings for employees, contractors, and the governing board around the various topics including the importance of compliance and speaking up when compliance is jeopardized.
• Supervise staff if applicable.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/ Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and 4-6 years relevant experience required.
• Understanding of federal and state privacy laws and Medicaid regulations.
• Clear the HR screening process as outlined in the Compliance Manual and be cleared by the required regulatory bodie
• Excellent communication skill
• Must have a commitment to work from a strength based. youth development and trauma-informed perspective.

Additional Information

Good Shepherd Services is an equal opportunity employer that is proudly committed to becoming an anti-racist and multicultural organization that stands up for justice and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse backgrounds, for administrative support and direct service and leadership roles, who will join us on that journey, uphold our values and approach, and believe in our mission. Additionally, we aim to have a racially representative leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with.

Good Shepherd Services is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, participants, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of our activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and termination of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.