Investigation & Compliance Specialist (Remote)

Rising Ground, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO: holidays, sick time, vacation, PD

Job summary

Rising Ground, Inc. is seeking an OPWDD Investigations Specialist based in New York, NY.

This exempt full-time role supports the Compliance & Quality Management (CQM) Incident Management Unit by investigating allegations of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment and ensuring investigation integrity. Responsibilities include interviewing witnesses, reviewing evidence, drafting detailed reports, and presenting findings to the IRC.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in human services or related field required; MA/MS preferred.
• At least five (5) years of progressive quality improvement or compliance experience in a large human services agency or similar setting.
• Proficiency in MS Office is a must.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct objective, fair, thorough investigations in line with OPWDD requirements.
• Obtain and analyze documentary evidence and interview subjects/witnesses.
• Provide recommendations to mitigate recurrence and construct detailed reports.
• Present findings at the Incident Review Committee (IRC) and monitor IRMA daily.
• Maintain confidentiality and collaborate with program managers and staff.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Integrity & confidentiality

Education

BA/BS in human services or related field

MA/MS

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Rising Ground, Inc. is seeking an OPWDD Investigations Specialist based in New York, NY.

This exempt full-time role supports the Compliance & Quality Management (CQM) Incident Management Unit by investigating allegations of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment and ensuring investigation integrity. Responsibilities include interviewing witnesses, reviewing evidence, drafting detailed reports, and presenting findings to the IRC.