Compliance and operational analytics for NYREACH’s Social Care Network (SCN) under New York State’s 1115 Waiver.
Responsibilities
- Ensure eligibility assessments are completed within seven (7) calendar days of referral receipt, aligned with SCN and 1115 Waiver requirements
- Track timeliness metrics and maintain audit-ready evidence showing assessment completion
- Escalate delays or barriers to Program Leads and Directors
- Build and maintain standard workflows that support timely eligibility determinations
- Monitor internal and external referrals to ensure closed-loop completion per PHS and SOMOS audit standards
- Perform compliance follow-ups on open or aging referrals
- Verify referral outcomes are documented clearly and accurately in member records
- Flag and unresolved referrals that present compliance risk
- Review member profiles and navigation records to identify missing or open navigation activities tied to billing opportunities
- Maintain navigation trackers to ensure no eligible service or reimbursement opportunity is missed
- Validate navigation activities are supported by appropriate documentation and eligibility criteria
- Partner with Navigators to resolve documentation gaps prior to billing or reporting
- Ensure notes, eligibility documentation, and care plans meet SCN documentation and audit standards
- Confirm care plans are updated based on screenings, referrals, and changes in member needs
- Enforce internal documentation standards aligned with PHS, SOMOS, and NYS DOH guidance
- Conduct routine audits of a minimum of 10% of enhanced-level members
- Validate enhanced members are connected to required referrals and services
- Document audit findings, corrective actions, and resolution timelines
- Maintain audit logs and supporting evidence for internal and external review
- Review all Client Action items, including internal and external referrals
- Coordinate with Navigators to obtain required responses and documentation
- Decline or return referrals that lack sufficient documentation or eligibility support
- Track and report closure and resolution status of all Client Action items
- Create, document, and maintain operating procedures and compliance policies for SCN workflows
- Ensure processes remain aligned with evolving 1115 Waiver, SCN, PHS, and SOMOS guidance
- Communicate compliance expectations and policy updates to Navigators and leadership
- Serve as an internal subject matter expert on SCN compliance requirements
- Produce routine compliance, productivity, and audit-readiness reports
- Monitor key indicators related to eligibility timeliness, referral closure, documentation quality, and billing readiness
- Analyze trends and identify operational or compliance risks; present findings and recommendations to Directors and executive leadership
- Lead SCN-related audits conducted by PHS, SOMOS, and other oversight entities
- Coordinate audit preparation, data validation, and documentation submission
- Support Directors in audit response strategy, corrective action plans, and follow-up reporting
- Maintain continuous audit readiness across all SCN program activities
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in public health, health administration, social work, or related field preferred
- Strong understanding of audit processes, documentation standards, and compliance monitoring
- Advanced analytical, reporting, and organizational skills
- Ability to collaborate with Navigators, Program Leads, Directors, and external partners
- Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Proficiency in Teams, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
- Experience with 1115 Waiver programs, Social Care Networks, Medicaid, or managed care compliance strongly preferred
- Experience supporting internal or external audits in a healthcare or social services setting
Technologies
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Teams
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Key Performance Targets
- Eligibility assessments completed within 7 days: 95% (PHS/SOMOS timeliness standard)
- Closed-loop referral completion rate: 90% with documented outcomes
- Navigation activities supported by compliant documentation: 95%
- Care plans updated and compliant: 95%
- Enhanced-level members connected to required referrals: 100%
- Audit sample completion and issue resolution within required timeframes: 100%
- Zero material audit findings related to missing documentation or unsupported billing
Location & Compensation
- Location: Bronx, NY (onsite)
- Salary: USD 66,300 - 70,000 per year
Equal Opportunity Employer: NYREACH – New York Research, Education & Community Health, Inc., 2021 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10453