VP of Compliance and Ethics

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The duties listed below are considered essential to the successful performance of this position, as defined by Front Porch.

Additional responsibilities may be assigned in the future and may also be considered essential to the role:

*Develop and maintain a comprehensive Compliance and Ethics Program to ensure organizational compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and adherence to internal policies and ethical standards.

*Identify compliance vulnerabilities and develop corrective action plans.

*Investigate allegations of illegal, improper, or unethical conduct by employees or company representatives; address violations and ensure the proper reporting of violations as required by law.

*Develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures for the general operation of the Compliance and Ethics Program and its related activities to prevent illegal, unethical or improper conduct. This extends to collaborating with relevant stakeholders on development and maintenance of operational and clinical policies required to meet regulatory compliance managed by all organization departments.

*Oversee compliance and ethics education and training initiatives by creating and implementing training programs related to regulatory and compliance risk areas and ethical behavior concerns to educate team members in policies, procedures and regulatory requirements relevant to their work.

*Develop, oversee, and implement enterprise-wide compliance management systems including risk assessment tools, mitigation response plans, monitoring protocols, reporting templates, and communications tools.

*Lead and manage the corporate Compliance Committee to monitor organizational compliance.

*Manage the organization's compliance and ethics hotline, including investigation, follow up, and corrective action if necessary.

*Collaborate with senior leadership to integrate compliance considerations into strategic decision-making and operational planning and prepare and present compliance reports to senior leadership and the Board of Directors.

*Oversee the monitoring and auditing activities for each service line and has the authority to initiate an audit and review audit results. Coordinate with the third-party internal auditors to develop an audit plan.

*Consult with Front Porch's legal department as needed to resolve legal compliance issues.

*Stays current on operational, organizational, regulatory changes and industry best practices to ensure the organization's compliance efforts are effective and up to date; periodically assesses the overall function of the Compliance and Ethics Program to reduce risk and improve compliance with applicable requirements.

*Serve as the HIPAA Privacy Officer and oversee policies and practices related to protected health information.

*Conduct on-site visits to the communities to assess and validate compliance with organizational standards.

*Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Leadership

*Foster and participate in an open, inclusive and welcoming work environment by modeling Front Porch's behaviors and values, which are consistent with the organization's vision and mission.

*Acts as a role model for the behavior that is consistent with the Front Porch Culture.

Communication/Interpersonal:

*Effective oral and written communication skills that are appropriate to the audience's needs.

*Ability to develop and deliver effective presentations live via online or virtual mediums.

*Excellent collaboration and team-building skills.

*Effective conflict management skills.

*Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and executive management.

Decision Making/Organization Skills:

*Demonstrate a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.

*Excellent organizational skills.

*Ability to perform work independently with minimal supervision.

*Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis.

Productivity:

*Demonstrated time management and priority-setting skills.

*Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities.

*Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

*Ability to prioritize responsibilities and organize workload to ensure that timeframes are met and the work is completed within deadlines.

*Demonstrated ability to define, develop, and analyze performance measures and metrics; exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis.

Essential/Preferred

Minimum Experience

Details

Essential

12 years

Relevant experience in compliance, legal or other highly regulated related functions in a regulatory organization, a consulting firm, or a combination thereof.

Preferred

5 years

Experience in compliance, in the healthcare or senior living industry.