Chief of Compliance - Deputy Director 5

The Ohio Department of Veterans Services (ODVS) has the declared mission of "empowering veterans and their families to thrive through commitment, compassion, & community". Founded in 2008, ODVS serves those who served through a variety of programs, events, resources, and outreach efforts that honor veterans.

To learn more about us, click odvs-annual-report-2025.pdf

At the Ohio Department of Veterans Services, we…

Conduct outreach to veterans and provides training and oversight to the 88 County Veterans Service Offices.

Coordinate programs and operations with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, which provides benefits to Ohio veterans.

Work with the Ohio General Assembly and Congressional representatives to craft legislation in support of veterans and their families at the state and federal levels.

Communicate and coordinate with other state agencies concerning veterans’ programs and support to veterans.

Operate the Ohio Veterans Homes in Sandusky and Georgetown which are open to Ohio-resident veterans who served in periods of armed conflicts.

Manage one federal education-related program: The State Approving Agency.

Host several veterans’ ceremonies each year including the Governor’s Wreath-Laying Ceremony which honors Ohio's killed in action and the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

Maintain custodianship of more than 1.9 million veterans’ records dating back to World War II.

We aim to maintain an inclusive work environment and commit ourselves to develop talented, inclusive, and dedicated employees.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? 

• Starting Hourly Pay: $54
• Incredible Medical Coverage begins the 1st of the month following your Start Date
• Generous Benefits Package Including Vacation, Sick, Holiday, and Personal Leave
• Retirement/pension, deferred compensation, credit union benefits available
• View our full benefits package on https://careers.ohio.gov/why-work-for-state-of-ohio 

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1.   Serves as member of the ODVS Senior Team (e.g., attends leadership meetings, participates in strategic and operational planning, provides input on decisions regarding policy, budgeting, and resource utilization).

     2.    Advises Director & senior staff concerning compliance and deficiency identification, collaborate on compliance issues with Superintendent and others to track the QAPI elements to and other compliance related data to improve condition and reporting.

     3.  Develops, implements and monitors indicators for compliance management; identifies and develops improvement goals, initiatives, and other projects related to compliance; analyzes proposed & actual projects related to health information management. This role will use quality improvement methods to standardize processes and structure to reduce variation, achieve predictable results, and improve outcomes for patients, healthcare systems, and the department.

     4. Ensures operations are following state and federal law, regulations and agreements.  Advises Director & senior staff concerning compliance and deficiency identification, collaborate on compliance issues with Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent and Nursing Home Administrators to track the QAPI elements to and other compliance related data to improve condition and reporting.

     5.    Directs mock surveying, health and safety inspections with quality improvement tracking and designed activities to ensure highest in compliant quality care.

     6.    Develops, implements and monitors indicators for compliance management, and other projects related to compliance; analyzes proposed & actual projects related to health information management

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

·       Bachelor’s Degree required in a relevant field; Masters preferred

·       Two or more years’ experience in regulatory compliance in healthcare facilities

·       Two or more years’ experience in supervisory / leadership role.

·       Experience in relevant statutes, regulations, CMS & ODH Survey, monitoring and/or auditing, QI/QA

·       Travel up to 25% of the time between facilities.

Job Skills: 
Health Administration, Executive Leadership, Compliance Enforcement, Regulatory Compliance, Auditing

Professional Skills
Attention to detail, Responsiveness, Customer Focus, Strategic Thinking, Analyzation

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. The applicant is required to provide details of minimum qualifications on the application form. Failure to do so will prohibit consideration of the applicant. New hires agree to participate in the State of Ohio Direct Deposit of Paycheck Program per Section 124.151(B) of the Ohio Revised Code.

The State of Ohio is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider of ADA Services.  The Ohio Department of Veterans Services does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status and/or military status in employment or the provision of services.

NOTE: Those who are contacted for an interview should inform the Ohio Department of Veterans Services Office of Human Resources as soon as possible if, as a result of a disability, they will need an accommodation to participate in any phase of the interview process. Such notice will not affect your eligibility to apply for this position.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.