Compliance Analyst

Harbour Village; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry leader

Inclusive culture

Top Workplace USA

Top Workplace Iowa

Community involvement

Advancement opportunities

Career development

Job summary

Life Care Services is seeking a Compliance Analyst to support regulatory compliance across senior living communities and affiliates. The role involves interpreting laws, drafting policies, and preparing licensing applications, with oversight from in-house counsel.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree (or law degree) with relevant experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to travel for assessments and training. Competitive benefits accompany this opportunity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 2-4 years of related experience required OR Law degree and 0-2 years of related experience required OR relevant experience may be substituted for education.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks required.
• Ability to work cooperatively and maintain good working relationships with Clients, regulatory personnel and legal counsel.
• Ability to interpret and apply Federal, State, and local laws and regulations in life plan, assisted living, memory care, and nursing facility contexts.

Responsibilities

• Understanding and applying federal, state, and local laws for the senior living industry.
• Notifying clients of changes in laws or regulations affecting the industry.
• Presenting to boards, owners and employees.
• Providing occasional on-site community assessments.
• Drafting and revising policies, procedures, and legal documents for resident communities.
• Preparing federal and state licensing applications (Life Plan, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Facility).
• Providing year-end compliance reports.
• Coordinate with local counsel for document approval.
• Drafting third-party contracts under guidance of in-house counsel.
• Proficiency with compliance tools and systems listed in the ad.

Skills

Organizational skills

Regulatory compliance

Written & verbal comms

Time management

Travel readiness

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Law degree

Tools

SharePoint

Adobe

DocuSign

MS Office 365

Outlook

Oracle HCM

Licensing systems

LCS Docket System

Job description

The Compliance Analyst will assist Life Care Services LLC ("Life Care Services") and its business functions (e.g. Community Finance, Senior Living Marketing & Sales, Senior Living Management, Health Services Division, etc.), LCS Senior Leadership, LCS Development, business affiliates/partners, and senior living communities (e.g. executive directors/administrators, community personnel, boards/owners, legal counsel) (collectively, the "Clients") in complying with Federal State, and local laws and regulations impacting senior living communities.

Reports to theSenior Compliance Manager.

Experience is Everything.

At LCS, experience is everything. We provide you the opportunity to use your talents in a progressive, growing organization that makes a positive difference in the lives of the seniors we serve. If you are seeking an organization that gives back, you'll love working here. Our principles and hospitality promises define our company culture. LCS employees can be found participating in volunteer activities, getting involved in our committees or collaborating with team members in our innovative workspace. You'll find several opportunities to grow as a professional, serve the community, and enhance the lives of seniors.

What You’ll Do:

• Core Compliance Services:
  • Understanding and finding federal, state and local laws and regulations related to the senior living industry.
  • Apprising Clients of changes in laws or regulations related to the senior living industry.
  • Presenting to boards/owners and employees.
  • Providing occasional on-site community assessments.
  • Drafting and revising policies and procedures.
  • Drafting and revising legal documents for use by communities with residents.
  • Preparing Federal and State licensing applications, including but not limited to Life Plan, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Nursing Facility.
  • Providing Year End Reports of Compliance services.
  • Working with the Community's local counsel to obtain his or her approval on legal documents and policies drafted by Compliance.
• With oversight from Life Care Services in-house legal counsel, draft third party contract/agreements.
• Work regularly with and be proficient in the following compliance resources and systems:
  • LCS Docket System
  • SharePoint
  • Adobe
  • DocuSign
  • Microsoft Office 365 Suite, including Teams
  • Outlook
  • Oracle HCM
  • Federal and State on-line licensing systems for licensure applications.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree plus 2-4 years of related experience required OR Law degree and 0-2 years of related experience required OR relevant experience may be substituted for education.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks required.
• Ability to work cooperatively and to establish and maintain good working relationships with Clients, regulatory agency personnel, and legal counsel required.
• Ability to find, understand, interpret and apply Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, including but not limited to the following areas: Life Plan, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Nursing Facility communities; home health; hospice; landlord/tenant; Medicare/Medicaid; CMS Compliance and Ethics; and privacy laws required.
• Ability to utilize a computer to write clearly and concisely and to communicate effectively, both verbally and in written communication (e.g. emails, letters, memos) required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment, and to meet critical and on-going deadlines required.
• Ability to be a self-starter who is capable of taking the initiative to effectively perform job duties and responsibilities required.
• Ability to travel as needed for business meetings, compliance assessments, presentations, and/or training required.

Why Join Us?

• Industry Leader.
• Inclusive & collaborative culture.
• Top Workplace USA.
• Top Workplace Iowa.
• Charity and community involvement.
• Outstanding advancement opportunities.
• Ongoing career development.

Benefits

Competitive pay, great benefits and vacation time. We are an equal opportunity employer with benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, disability, 401(K) with company match and paid parental leave.

Our Commitment

LCS creates living experiences that enhance the lives of seniors. You'll see this commitment in our people. They're talented, dedicated professionals who truly care about residents, with each conducting his or her work with integrity, honesty and transparency according to the principles of LCS. We strive to help every community succeed - strengthening available resources, establishing proven practices that lead to long-term growth and value for those living in, working for and affiliated with the community. Check us out on our website: https://www.lcsliving.com

Additional Information

Travel frequency: 0-10%

Estimated Salary: $57,000 - $71,000

The actual title & salary will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and other relevant factors.

A POST-OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK, INCLUDING REFERENCES IS REQUIRED.

LCS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.