Compliance Coordinator

Salary: 

$60,902.40 - $76,128 annually (depending on experience and education)

Schedule: 

Monday – Friday; 8am to 5pm

Position Overview:

Children’s Home Society of South Dakota is seeking Compliance Coordinator to support the Director of Compliance in maintaining organizational compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and contractual requirements. This role assists with COA-aligned Performance and Quality Improvement (PQI) and Risk Prevention and Management (RPM) activities through data collection, tracking, internal monitoring, audit support, and documentation. The Coordinator plays a key role in supporting continuous quality improvement and accreditation readiness across behavioral health programs. As a leader in compassionate, trauma-informed care, Children’s Home Society is committed to fostering equity and inclusion in all aspects of our work.

By joining our team, you will make a difference every day—creating positive change for individuals, families, and communities. Each smile, hug, and heart you touch will reflect the meaningful impact of your work.

Benefits of Employment at CHS:

• Work-Life Balance: Monday – Friday; 8am to 5pm
• Comprehensive Benefits: Equal up to 30% of your salary. Two health insurance options (Traditional Plan & High Deductible Health Plan with HSA), vision, dental, employer-paid Group Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Short Term & Long-Term Disability, and additional voluntary life and critical illness plans.
• Financial/Education Assistance: Up to $200 per month in tuition reimbursement or student loan repayment for qualifying employees.
• Competitive Compensation: $60,902.40 - $76,128   (depending on experience and education) with yearly merit-based raises.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Includes a generous PTO package with 40 hours upfront, 10 paid holidays, and 8 hours "Day of Service" for volunteering in the community.
• Retirement Plans: Once entry into the plan, employees receive a 3% employer contribution each pay period and an up to an additional 5% profit sharing. Employees are 100% vested after 4 years of credited service. 
• Referral Bonuses: Earn up to $1,000 for referring new employees.

What You Will Do:

• Support implementation and maintenance of COA-compliant PQI and Risk Prevention & Management systems
• Collect, organize, and maintain compliance, quality, and risk-related data and documentation
• Assist with analysis of performance, outcome, and incident data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
• Track quality improvement initiatives, corrective action plans, and follow-up activities
• Assist with coordination and execution of internal compliance audits and routine monitoring
• Conduct file reviews and documentation checks using established audit tools
• Maintain incident, complaint, and risk logs; escalate critical issues per protocol
• Support documentation of the full quality improvement and risk management cycle
• Assist with preparation of reports for leadership, committees, and accreditation reviews
• Provide administrative and logistical support for compliance, quality, and risk committees
• Assist with tracking and documentation of compliance-related training

What We’ll Love About You:

• You are a team player that promotes a positive work environment.
• You are capable of handling highly sensitive, confidential information.
• You are able to effectively communicate. 
• You align with our mission, vision, and values.
• You are organized and are able to pay strong attention to detail. 
• You are able to have professional and kind client and public interactions. 
• You are able to show awareness and respect for the diverse cultural backgrounds of our employees and clients. 

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Social Work, Behavioral Health, Human Services, or a related field
• Experience: 1–3 years of experience preferred in compliance support, quality improvement, risk management, auditing, or program monitoring within behavioral health, healthcare, or human services
• Familiarity with COA accreditation standards strongly preferred

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Normal office environment with minimal exposure to dush, noise, etc. Extended PC viewing and keyboard required.