Compliance Specialist

Compliance Specialist - Facility OperationsMcKinley: Youth, Family, and Community are what we are all about! We offer a great working environment and benefits package! McKinley encourages growth so that you can Be your Best H.U.M.A.N.At McKinley employees share a set of guiding principles: We embrace a culture that is Hopeful, Understanding, Moral, Awesome, Nurturing. - H.U.M.A.N.The Company: McKinley is a highly respected welfare organization with a comprehensive array of programs and services – which touch nearly 1,800 lives annually – including short term residential treatment program (STRTP), Foster Care, Adoptions, Mental Health Services, and Special Education. McKinley has 5 locations throughout southern California with our main campus located in San Dimas. We embrace a culture that is H.U.M.A.N.- Hopeful, Understanding, Moral, Awesome, Nurturing. McKinley has created a Hopeful environment, in which we choose optimism in finding the motivation to achieve our greatest dreams. We are a team dedicated to Understanding individual needs and do so by listening and embracing each individual's stories. We strongly embrace our agency's Morals by treating everyone with kindness and respect. At McKinley, we acknowledge our team member's and clients' Awesome qualities by celebrating what makes each individual unique. We are dedicated to Nurturing a Trauma-Informed Integrated Care approach that has created a unique culture within the organization. We celebrate diversity by our commitment to cultivating an inclusive and affirming environment for all.The Position: We are looking for a Compliance Specialist, who is willing to embrace McKinley's mission and H.U.M.A.N values. The Compliance Specialist - Facility Operations will work with staff across McKinley programs to ensure regulatory, contractual, licensing, and internal compliance across all McKinley services and Facility-based settings, training records, and reviewing facility camera footage as part of internal investigations and ongoing quality assurance efforts. The Compliance Specialist may also support other McKinley programs with operational and safety compliance needs.Compensation and Benefits:The pay range we're offering is $22.00- $27.00 hourly depending on experience.Our people are the heart of our organization, which is why we offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being.Medical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceLife InsuranceFlexible Spending AccountPaid Time OffSick TimePaid Holidays403(b) retirement plan with company match up to 3%Employee Assistance ProgramTuition ReimbursementEmployee Rewards ProgramCredit Union MembershipTraining Opportunities to Further Personal and Professional GrowthQualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Public Administration or in any other related discipline preferredStrong analytical ability requiredPrior DMH, CCL, and other regulatory agencies preferredPrior experience in a social Services Agency is preferredPrior experience with SPSS Software preferredExperience working in the behavioral health field, including data collecting and auditing, is preferredProficient in Google Workspace, Microsoft Excel, and other office-related softwareVery effective communication skills, both verbal and written, including public speakingExcellent Interpersonal skillsAbility to be flexible in a changing work environmentDetail-oriented and organizedAbility to effectively prioritize tasks to meet daily workload requirements and manage multiple projects and deadlinesAble to work independently and organize multiple projects with minimal supervisionEffective problem solving skillsAble to work effectively as part of a teamAble to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and professional boundaries with clients and staffAble to present the agency professionally and appropriately within all constituenciesSensitivity to the different cultures represented among clients, board members, community partners and agency staffMust pass pre-employment physical exam, TB and drug screeningAbility to sit for several hours performing clerical functionsAbility to commute to various McKinley locationsAbility to bend, stoop, kneel, and lift at least 10 pounds (filing & boxes)DOJ, FBI, Child Abuse IndexInsurability Under Corporate Automobile InsuranceKey Responsibilities:Conduct routine camera reviews to ensure appropriate supervision, client safety, incident review, and compliance with agency standardsPerform regular supervision patrols and walkthrough audits of cottages, client rooms, communal areas, and facility spaces to monitor safety, cleanliness, and regulatory complianceReview and audit vehicle inspection logs and complete physical inspections to ensure maintenance, cleanliness and licensing complianceConduct audits of employee personnel files for required documentation, including clearances, licensure, and up-to-date credentials (levity)Review training records to ensure all staff are in compliance with initial and ongoing training requirements, including state-mandated and agency-specific coursesMonitor documentation practices to ensure timely, complete, and accurate entries in accordance with policyProvide written reports of findings, identify trends, and recommend corrective actions to leadershipAssist program leadership in preparing for external audits and inspections by licensing, accreditation bodies, and oversight agenciesCollaborate with internal teams to follow up on compliance concerns or identified gapsParticipate in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) activitiesStay up to date on changes in licensing, safety, and operational regulations affecting facility servicesProvide compliance support to other McKinley programs as neededOther Duties as assignedWhy Should You Apply?Our Mission- work for an organization that makes a real difference in people's livesCompetitive paySeveral benefit optionsEmployee tuition reimbursementGreat training for staffJoin McKinley to Be Your Best H.U.M.A.N.