Compliance and Risk Management Specialist 2 - QI Department (Middletown)

Connection Fund Inc; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

403(b) retirement plan with employer 2

Paid time off and holidays

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

The Connection, a statewide human services and community development agency, seeks a Compliance and Risk Management Specialist 2 in Middletown, CT. You will support agency-wide compliance, risk management, insurance, contract administration, licensing, and audits.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience, or a master’s with 2+ years, and demonstrate strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with 5+ years of compliance or risk management experience, or a master's with 2+ years.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with insurance administration, audits, regulatory compliance, and data management systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate agency-wide compliance and risk management processes.
• Support insurance renewals and claims management.
• Assist with external audits and corrective action plans.
• Oversee records requests and document retention.
• Collaborate with program leadership to monitor regulatory compliance.
• Support quality improvement initiatives, policy development, and risk prevention.

Skills

Analytical

Organizational

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree in a related field

Tools

Data management systems

Job description

Position: Compliance and Risk Management Specialist 2Salary: $65,000-75,000/yearThe Connection is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Compliance and Risk Management Specialist 2 to support agency-wide compliance, risk management, insurance, contract administration, licensing, and audit activities. This position plays a key role in maintaining critical organizational systems related to contracts, grants, properties, insurance, records management, and regulatory compliance while helping ensure adherence to internal policies and external requirements.The successful candidate will coordinate compliance and risk management processes, support insurance renewals and claims management, assist with external audits and corrective action plans, oversee records request and document retention processes, and collaborate with program leadership to monitor operational and regulatory compliance. The role also provides support for quality improvement initiatives, policy development, and risk prevention activities across the organization.Qualified candidates will have a bachelor's degree in a related field and at least five years of relevant compliance or risk management experience, or a master's degree and two years of relevant experience. Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills are required. Experience with insurance administration, audits, regulatory compliance, and data management systems is preferred.This is an excellent opportunity for a professional who is passionate about organizational compliance, risk reduction, continuous improvement, and supporting mission-driven human services programs.Orientation:If selected for employment with The Connection, newly hired employees will be required to attend a two (2) day mandatory New Hire Orientation at our Roscommon office located in Middletown.Benefits:Medical, dental, vision benefits are offered along with other additional voluntary coverages with full time employment403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributionCompany paid short and long term disability and life insurance with full time employmentPaid time off (vacation, personal and sick) with full time employment12 paid holidaysThe Connection is a statewide human services and community development agency that provides unique solutions to the problems of homelessness, mental illness, substance use, improving child welfare and community justice rehabilitation. For additional information, visit www.theconnectioninc.org.