Compliance Specialist

Career Opportunities with McKinley Children's Center A great place to work. Careers At McKinley Children's Center McKinley: 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 (Based) 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 Insurance Life Insurance Flexible Spending Account Paid Time Off Sick Time Paid Holidays 403(b) retirement plan with company match up to 3% Employee Assistance Program Tuition ReimbursementEmployee Rewards Program Credit Union Membership Training Opportunities to Further Personal and Professional Growth Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Public Administration or in any other related discipline preferred Strong analytical ability required Prior DMH, CCL, and other regulatory agencies preferred Prior experience in a social Services Agency is preferred Prior experience with SPSS Software preferred Experience working in the behavioral health field, including data collecting and auditing, is preferred Proficient in Google Workspace, Microsoft Excel, and other office-related software Very effective communication skills, both verbal and written, including public speaking Excellent Interpersonal skills Ability to be flexible in a changing work environment Detail-oriented and organized Ability to effectively prioritize tasks to meet daily workload requirements and manage multiple projects and deadlines Able to work independently and organize multiple projects with minimal supervision Able to work effectively as part of a team Able to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and professional boundaries with clients and staff Able to present the agency professionally and appropriately within all constituencies Sensitivity to the different cultures represented among clients, board members, community partners and agency staff Must pass pre-employment physical exam, TB and drug screening Ability to sit for several hours performing clerical functions Ability to commute to various McKinley locations Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and lift at least 10 pounds (filing & boxes) DOJ, FBI, Child Abuse Index Insurability Under Corporate Automobile Insurance Key Responsibilities: Conduct routine camera reviews to ensure appropriate supervision, client safety, incident review, and compliance with agency standards Perform regular supervision patrols and walkthrough audits of cottages, client rooms, communal areas, and facility spaces to monitor safety, cleanliness, and regulatory compliance Review and audit vehicle inspection logs and complete physical inspections to ensure maintenance, cleanliness and licensing compliance Conduct 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 courses Monitor documentation practices to ensure timely, complete, and accurate entries in accordance with policy Provide written reports of findings, identify trends, and recommend corrective actions to leadership Assist program leadership in preparing for external audits and inspections by licensing, accreditation bodies, and oversight agencies Collaborate with internal teams to follow up on compliance concerns or identified gaps Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) activities Stay up to date on changes in licensing, safety, and operational regulations affecting facility services Provide compliance support to other McKinley programs as needed Other Duties as assigned Why Should You Apply? Our Mission- work for an organization that makes a real difference in people's lives Competitive pay Several benefit options Employee tuition reimbursement Great training for staff Join McKinley to Be Your Best H.U.M.A.N. #J-18808-Ljbffr McKinley Children's Center