Chief of Compliance - Deputy Director 5

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

At the Ohio Department of Veterans Services, we… Conduct outreach to veterans and provides training and oversight to the 88 County Veterans Service Offices. Coordinate programs and operations with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, which provides benefits to Ohio veterans. Work with the Ohio General Assembly and Congressional representatives to craft legislation in support of veterans and their families at the state and federal levels. Communicate and coordinate with other state agencies concerning veterans’ programs and support to veterans. Operate the Ohio Veterans Homes in Sandusky and Georgetown which are open to Ohio-resident veterans who served in periods of armed conflicts. Manage one federal education-related program\: The State Approving Agency. Host several veterans’ ceremonies each year including the Governor’s Wreath-Laying Ceremony which honors Ohio's killed in action and the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Maintain custodianship of more than 1.9 million veterans’ records dating back to World War II. We aim to maintain an inclusive work environment and commit ourselves to develop talented, inclusive, and dedicated employees. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? Starting Hourly Pay\: $54 Incredible Medical Coverage begins the 1st of the month following your Start Date Generous Benefits Package Including Vacation, Sick, Holiday, and Personal Leave Retirement/pension, deferred compensation, credit union benefits available View our full benefits package on https\://careers.ohio.gov/why-work-for-state-of-ohio KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 1. Serves as member of the ODVS Senior Team (e.g., attends leadership meetings, participates in strategic and operational planning, provides input on decisions regarding policy, budgeting, and resource utilization). 2. Advises Director & senior staff concerning compliance and deficiency identification, collaborate on compliance issues with Superintendent and others to track the QAPI elements to and other compliance related data to improve condition and reporting. 3. Develops, implements and monitors indicators for compliance management; identifies and develops improvement goals, initiatives, and other projects related to compliance; analyzes proposed & actual projects related to health information management. This role will use quality improvement methods to standardize processes and structure to reduce variation, achieve predictable results, and improve outcomes for patients, healthcare systems, and the department. 4. Ensures operations are following state and federal law, regulations and agreements. Advises Director & senior staff concerning compliance and deficiency identification, collaborate on compliance issues with Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent and Nursing Home Administrators to track the QAPI elements to and other compliance related data to improve condition and reporting. 5. Directs mock surveying, health and safety inspections with quality improvement tracking and designed activities to ensure highest in compliant quality care. 6. Develops, implements and monitors indicators for compliance management, and other projects related to compliance; analyzes proposed & actual projects related to health information management Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. The Ohio Department of Veterans Services (ODVS) has the declared mission of "empowering veterans and their families to thrive through commitment, compassion, & community". Founded in 2008, ODVS serves those who served through a variety of programs, events, resources, and outreach efforts that honor veterans. To learn more about us, click odvs-annual-report-2025.pdf

Requirements

• Health Administration
• Executive Leadership
• Compliance Enforcement
• Regulatory Compliance
• Auditing
• Attention to detail
• Responsiveness
• Customer Focus
• Strategic Thinking
• Analyzation

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree required in a relevant field; Masters preferred
• Two or more years’ experience in regulatory compliance in healthcare facilities
• Two or more years’ experience in supervisory / leadership role.
• Experience in relevant statutes, regulations, CMS & ODH Survey, monitoring and/or auditing, QI/QA
• Travel up to 25% of the time between facilities.

Responsibilities

• Serves as member of the ODVS Senior Team (e.g., attends leadership meetings, participates in strategic and operational planning, provides input on decisions regarding policy, budgeting, and resource utilization).
• Advises Director & senior staff concerning compliance and deficiency identification, collaborate on compliance issues with Superintendent and others to track the QAPI elements to and other compliance related data to improve condition and reporting.
• Develops, implements and monitors indicators for compliance management; identifies and develops improvement goals, initiatives, and other projects related to compliance; analyzes proposed & actual projects related to health information management. This role will use quality improvement methods to standardize processes and structure to reduce variation, achieve predictable results, and improve outcomes for patients, healthcare systems, and the department.
• Ensures operations are following state and federal law, regulations and agreements. Advises Director & senior staff concerning compliance and deficiency identification, collaborate on compliance issues with Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent and Nursing Home Administrators to track the QAPI elements to and other compliance related data to improve condition and reporting.
• Directs mock surveying, health and safety inspections with quality improvement tracking and designed activities to ensure highest in compliant quality care.
• Develops, implements and monitors indicators for compliance management, and other projects related to compliance; analyzes proposed & actual projects related to health information management

Benefits

• Incredible Medical Coverage begins the 1st of the month following your Start Date
• Generous Benefits Package Including Vacation, Sick, Holiday, and Personal Leave
• Retirement/pension, deferred compensation, credit union benefits available
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive