Compliance Associate

About the role

The Compliance Associate (Privacy Associate) serves as an essential member of the Corporate Compliance team, reporting to the Privacy Officer.

Responsibilities

• Oversight and/or conducting investigations into potential compliance violations reported to Corporate Compliance, primarily focusing on privacy concerns.
• Developing, implementing, and auditing adherence to compliance, administrative, and clinical policies and procedures.
• Maintaining awareness of regulatory changes that could impact AMHS privacy policies and procedures, and identifying potential risks for follow-up and oversight.
• Designing, developing, and executing systematic evaluations of controls and processes throughout AMHS, providing recommendations to enhance compliance and performance.
• Providing education and training on privacy policies and procedures to AMHS personnel, including the creation of educational materials.
• Offering consultations to AMHS personnel on internal monitoring for privacy compliance, adherence to applicable rules, and implementation of privacy policies and procedures.
• Documenting work in a structured database and frequently drafting work products such as reports, agendas, and checklists.
• Conducting research into issues and providing evidence-based recommendations.

Requirements

• Education and experience to effectively communicate complex ideas and analysis to various audiences.
• Highly sensitive and confidential matters affecting AMHS must be handled with strict confidentiality and heightened levels of care.
• Ability to maintain composure and professionalism in emotionally charged situations involving high stakes.
• Excellent communication skills, particularly in a collaborative and professional setting.
• Proficiency in using strong writing skills, including effective organization and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of regulatory landscapes and the ability to identify potential risks and implement solutions to ensure legal, ethical, and compliant operations.
• Experience in designing, developing, and executing systematic evaluations of controls and processes.
• Ability to educate and train AMHS personnel on privacy policies and procedures.
• Experience in conducting research and providing evidence-based recommendations.