ADA Administrator/HIPAA Privacy Officer – Broward County – Fort Lauderdale, FL

Job title: ADA Administrator/HIPAA Privacy OfficerCompany: Broward CountyJob description: REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCESThe Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for ADA Administrator/HIPAA Privacy Officer. General DescriptionEnsures County compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and monitors County compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsRequires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in planning, public or business administration, law or closely related field. Requires four (4) years progressively responsible experience in investigations, and government and regulatory compliance in the areas of: HIPAA, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) or Civil Rights; two (2) years of the experience must have been working with accessibility related issues in areas such as employment, housing, public accommodations, transportation or communications; including two (2) years of supervisory experience.Special Certifications and LicensesNone. Preferences Masters degree in Public Administration, Healthcare Administration, Law, and other related fields. Juris DoctorateADA Coordinator Training Certification Program (ACTCP)CERTIFIED HIPAA PRIVACY SECURITY EXPERT (CHPSE)Extensive HIPAA KnowledgeDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.Develops policies to ensure that County programs and facilities comply with ADA; monitors ADA program and facility compliance activities of all County Offices, departments, and divisions; develops plans in compliance with federal regulations for submission to the County Administrator and the Board of County Commissioners for approval. Coordinates county-wide self-evaluation surveys for assessing ADA compliance, and develops strategies for compliance implementation; coordinates planning efforts with municipalities in Broward County; serves as the County liaison with the Advisory Board for Persons with Disabilities.Maintains appropriate administrative, technical and physical safeguards; develops and maintains policies and procedures for appropriate response to individual requests for access, disclosure, correction and/or amendment; monitors the transmission between the covered and non-covered entities of County government. Monitors federal regulations for updates in the HIPAA privacy rule; acts as central point of contact for HIPAA-related inquiries, information requests, and grievances; maintains appropriate records and information tracking systems regarding applicable HIPAA related inquiries.Reviews contractual relationships between the County and HIPAA-defined business associates to insure the inclusion of HIPAA compliant policies and procedures; periodically reviews County programs for changes in HIPAA covered-entity status. Advises and guides County Agency's on ADA and HIPPAA related matters to ensure County policies/procedures are followed, to minimize liability, and to assist agencies in taking the most appropriate/effective course of action possible. Supervises and directs the work of subordinate staff and conducts specialized investigations.Performs related work as assigned. WORK ENVIRONMENTPhysical DemandsPhysical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement. Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations. Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.None. SPECIAL INFORMATIONCounty Core CompetenciesAll Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies. • Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. • Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions. • Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. • Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ComplianceBroward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The ADA requires Broward County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with theProfessional Standards/Human Rights Section. Emergency Management ResponsibilitiesNote: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.County-wide Employee ResponsibilitiesAll Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies. All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.Expected salary: $84797.87 - 135337.58 per yearLocation: Fort Lauderdale, FLJob date: Sat, 12 Nov 2022 05:35:53 GMTApply for the job now! Apply tot his job