Compliance Analyst
Strengthening Protections for Social Security Beneficiaries
Imagine for a moment, a world where every single person feels equal to another and every person feels a sense of belonging in their communities, places of work and among others.
At Disability Rights Oregon, this is more than just a dream. This is our life’s work. We envision a world in which people with disabilities have equal opportunity, full participation in our communities, and the ability to exercise meaningful choice. Every day, we strive to make Oregon a more welcoming place for people with disabilities.
Disability Rights Oregon is seeking a Compliance Analyst who thrives in a team environment and has the drive and determination to advocate for people with disabilities.
The Compliance Analyst conducts site reviews and provides technical assistance in supporting payees to maximize their services to beneficiaries. The Compliance Analyst timely completes and submits required reports to the Social Security Administration. This position provides mentoring and support for less experienced staff members in assigned areas. The Compliance Analyst also conducts educational visits to ensure that representative payees fully understand their duties and responsibilities and are on the right track with respect to recordkeeping and reporting.
This position requires frequent travel within Oregon for approximately 25%+ of the position. Travel will vary from week to week depending on the location of the review being conducted. In some weeks, travel will include overnights or multiple days and may including occasional weekend travel.
What you can expect to accomplish:
Independently conducts site reviews and visits, adhering to specific Social Security Administration (SSA) guidelines and protocols. This includes interviewing representative payees and beneficiaries, reviewing confidential and private records, documenting observations, collecting evidence and information of value, evaluating representative payees for potential financial abuse or neglect, and making independent recommendations for improvement.
Evaluates and analyzes financial records to assess violations or potential incidents of mismanagement of beneficiary funds.
Maintains timely documentation with careful attention to detail and data entry accuracy in SSA specified data collection system.
Reviews worksites and housing facilities for possible health and safety violations.
Develops recommendations for corrective action plans, based on evaluation and analysis of review, to assist representative payees in conforming to requirements specified by the Social Security Administration Commissioner.
Develops strategy and direction for the program.
What we are looking for:
Bachelor's Degree or similar experience, preferred
Four (4) years’ experience investigating, monitoring, or ensuring compliance with city, county, or other government programs, which may include developmental disability services, aging services, or mental health services.
Demonstrated success in working with persons with disabilities and maintaining confidential information.
Strong and effective written and verbal communication skills including the ability to do so in a concise manner, even when doing so regarding complex issues to a variety of people.
Previous experience working as a contractor to the Social Security Administration, preferred.
Previous experience with the Social Security Administration, preferred.
Interviewing people with disabilities with communication barriers, preferred.
What we offer (besides a rewarding job!):
35-hour workweek is full time at DRO
Flexible cafeteria benefit plan to use for employer sponsored Medical and Dental insurance
14 paid holidays including floating holidays
Vacation time starting at 12 days in your first year (and going up to 16 days in your second year with continuous increases capping at 30 days per year)
15 days paid sick leave per year
Employer funded retirement account
Cafeteria/flexible spending accounts
Competitive compensation
Employer paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and short-term disability insurance
Malpractice insurance
Paid association dues and professional development opportunities
Where is this position located?
This position is hybrid-eligible within Oregon, with some work in the office and some work from home (2-3 days in office per week). DRO’s main office is in Portland, Oregon.
Pay Equity
To ensure pay equity among our staff, DRO pays employees strictly based on years of relevant experience. For this position, zero to five years of experience can expect a base salary between $36,050-$39,750, six to ten years between $40,550-$43,750, 11 to 15 years between $44,550-$48,150, 16 to 20 years between $49,050 and $52,950.
Interested?
We can’t wait to hear from you! For consideration, please complete our application and submit your resume, list of potential references and a cover letter with relevant experience as soon as possible. This position is open until filled.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access
Disability Rights Oregon is committed to creating a diverse workforce to strengthen our organization and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. The individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent that our employees invest in their work helps shape the culture here at Disability Rights Oregon. We strive to have a workforce that represents the communities we serve.
We strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. All employment decisions at Disability Rights Oregon are based on job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age (18 and over), veteran status, uniform service member status, unemployment status, sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender-related identity and gender expression), marital status, family status, or an individual having been a victim of sexual abuse, including domestic abuse, sexual assault or stalking.
If you meet key qualifications for the job, and believe you would be the best fit, we would encourage you to apply; please use your cover letter to explain how you will accomplish parts of the job for which you have less experience. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, please apply.
Bargaining Unit Position: Yes
