Education Compliance & Training Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Why Join ADAPT?

It's more than a job; it's a calling. It's where passion meets purpose. ADAPT Community Network, formerly United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of NYC provides a multitude of services to people with developmental disabilities. At ADAPT, we are 3,000 strong, and it takes every one of us to empower the lives of the people we support. With caring and great resources at hand, we know what it takes to help people live fuller, happier, healthier lives. Our employees show their commitment to the people we support every day, and we all deliver on our promise to provide innovative and comprehensive services to individuals with developmental disabilities.

For your next career move, apply with us at ADAPT Community Network! Wherever you work among our many locations around New York City, ADAPT offers paid training, competitive benefits, and we foster a team culture of learning, support, collaboration and career growth.

SUMMARY

The Education Compliance & Training Coordinator supports the organization’s educational programs by coordinating staff training initiatives, monitoring regulatory compliance activities, managing investigation processes, and supporting quality improvement efforts. This role serves as a liaison between schools, Compliance, Nursing, and other departments to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, organizational policies, and best practices. The Coordinator plays a critical role in maintaining compliance readiness, supporting corrective action efforts, and promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement across educational programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of the Education Compliance & Training Coordinator will include but are not limited to the following:

• Represent the Education Department at Internal Review Committee (IRC) meetings and coordinate with Nursing and other departments to collect, review, and track required documentation, including alerts, hospital discharge records, and follow-up activities.
• Coordinate and monitor education-related investigations, including assigning investigators in partnership with the Compliance Department, ensuring adherence to established procedures, tracking progress, and supporting the development and implementation of corrective action plans.
• Participate in internal audits and compliance reviews, assisting with documentation review, monitoring corrective actions, and supporting ongoing regulatory compliance efforts.
• Manage Department of Health (DOH) follow-up activities, ensuring timely resolution of cited deficiencies and maintenance of required documentation.
• Coordinate and support compliance, regulatory, and Patient Safety Organization training initiatives, promoting awareness of organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
• Serve as a liaison between Education, Compliance, Nursing, and school leadership to support compliance initiatives, quality improvement efforts, and organizational readiness for audits and inspections.
• Maintain accurate records, tracking systems, and reports related to investigations, audits, corrective actions, training completion, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Provide support and oversight of schools and programs in the absence of the Director, as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Human Services, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field required. Master's Degree preferred.
• School Building leader (SBL) / School Administrator & Supervisor (SAS) Certification
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in compliance, staff training, quality assurance, education administration, healthcare administration, or a related field.
• Experience coordinating investigations, audits, regulatory compliance activities, or training programs preferred.
• Experience working within educational, healthcare, nonprofit, or human services organizations strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance principles, quality assurance practices, and investigation processes.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze information, identify trends, and support corrective action planning.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in recordkeeping and documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and database/tracking systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information.
• Ability to work collaboratively with individuals at all organizational levels.
• Passion for ADAPT's mission and demonstrates a commitment to the non-profit disability sector.

COMPENSATION: $100,000 - $110,000 Annually + Industry-Leading Benefits!

At ADAPT, we value diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging. We strive to ensure that our employees are comfortable bringing their whole, authentic self to work and that the people we support can also be their authentic selves. We value diverse backgrounds, opinions, ideas, and ways of thinking. We aim to build an inclusive and diverse workforce that is empowered and supported with leaders who create diverse and inclusive teams. We continuously seek opportunities for the organization to foster a more positive, respected, united, and collaborative culture.

ADAPT Community Network is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds and status are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.