Compliance Management Auditor

Description

Are you a detail-oriented professional with experience in compliance, auditing, quality improvement, risk management, or operations? Do you enjoy identifying opportunities for improvement, strengthening internal controls, and helping organizations who help others ?

Devereux New Jersey touches the lives of nearly 500 children, adolescents and adults, and their families, across the state. Individuals with emotional, behavioral and cognitive differences are served through a broad spectrum of treatment settings, including community-based homes and supported apartments, vocational training programs, family care homes and consulting services.

We are currently seeking a Compliance Auditor to join our Compliance & Risk Management team. In this essential role, you will partner with leadership across the organization to conduct operational and compliance audits, evaluate business practices, identify risks, and recommend process improvements that support quality care and regulatory compliance. This position offers the opportunity to work independently while building collaborative relationships with leaders throughout the organization and making a meaningful impact on programs serving individuals with emotional, behavioral, developmental, and intellectual disabilities.

You will work with other dedicated professionals. We offer:

- Compensation: $60,000-$65,000 annually (commensurate with experience)

- This opportunity is largely remote

- Excellent benefits

- ASCEND: Tuition assistance and continuing education support

- Flexible schedule-40 hours/week

What You'll Do

- Conduct compliance, operational, and internal audits across programs throughout New Jersey

- Evaluate business practices, procedures, and management controls for effectiveness and compliance

- Analyze data, documentation, records, reports, and operational processes

- Develop audit workplans, testing procedures, audit reports, and recommendations

- Present findings and collaborate with leadership to implement corrective actions and process improvements

- Assist in maintaining and strengthening internal controls and organizational policies

- Review regulatory compliance related to licensing, Medicaid, Department of Human Services (DHS), and other applicable requirements

- Perform data analysis and prepare business recommendations for leadership

- Support organizational initiatives focused on quality, risk mitigation, and operational excellence

- Travel throughout New Jersey to conduct audits and reviews in various programs and locations

What Makes This Role Unique

- Opportunity to influence quality, compliance, and operational excellence across an entire statewide organization

- High level of visibility and collaboration with executive and program leadership

- Variety in work assignments with exposure to multiple service lines and operational functions

- Ability to make meaningful recommendations that improve services, reduce risk, and strengthen organizational effectiveness

- Autonomy to manage projects and conduct audits with minimal supervision

Qualifications

Required

- High school Diploma or equivalent

- Experience in Compliance, Auditing, Quality Improvement, Risk Management, Operations, Finance, or a related discipline

- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Ability to prepare clear, concise, and professional reports and audit documentation

- Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams

- Proficiency in data analysis and interpreting complex information

- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

Preferred

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Healthcare Administration, Social Services, or a related field

- Prior auditing and/or compliance experience within a social services, healthcare, behavioral health, or non-profit environment

- Knowledge of regulations governing programs serving children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities

- Familiarity with New Jersey Department of Human Services (DHS), Medicaid, licensing, and regulatory requirements

- Experience conducting operational, compliance, financial, or quality audits

Travel Requirements

- Frequent travel throughout the State of New Jersey is required

- Travel may occur with little to no advance notice based on organizational needs

- Reliable transportation and the ability to travel statewide are essential

Company Overview

Company Overview

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year.

Our Mission: Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.

With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care.

Our Culture, Our Expectations

At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.

We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time.

What Devereux Offers You

In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer;

- Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.

- Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.

- Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.

- Employee assistance / work-life balance program.

Visit www.mydevereuxbenefits.org to see why Devereux is a great place to work!

Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE