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Reporting directly to the CEO, and, as/needed, directlyto the Board, the Chief Legal & Compliance Officer ("CLCO") will provide the board of directors, senior management, program directors, and other staff with practical legal advice and support. The CLCO may be asked to advise on a wide range of day-to-day organizational, programmatic and transactionalmatters, including legal issues related to employment, 501(c)(3) compliance, board governance, real estate, contracts and other matters.

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<h5>Chief Legal & Compliance Officer </h5>AAPCI Corporate - Brooklyn, NY 11206 <h5>Overview </h5>Salary Range $200,000.00 - $200,000.00 Salary/year <h5>Chief Legal & Compliance Officer </h5>Job Summary:Reporting directly to the CEO, and, as/needed, directlyto the Board, the Chief Legal & Compliance Officer ("CLCO") will provide the board of directors, senior management, program directors, and other staff with practical legal advice and support. The CLCO may be asked to advise on a wide range of day-to-day organizational, programmatic and transactionalmatters, including legal issues related to employment, 501(c)(3) compliance, board governance, real estate, contracts and other matters. The CLCO will also oversee legal, regulatory and contractual compliance matters for AAPCI, and will directly manage its Quality Assurance department. Key Responsibilities: <ul><li>Ensure compliance with New York City and New York State laws and regulations applicable to AAPCI's provision of social services, and supportive and transitional housing. </li><li>Advise on compliance with federal and state laws and regulations governing 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, compliance and risk management. </li><li>Prepare board meeting agendas, resolutions, minutes, and other materials. </li><li>Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, subcontracts, property leases and purchase agreements. </li><li>Oversee and ensure compliance with applicable NYC and other government procurement rules, including rules regarding subcontractor approvals. </li><li>Manage and oversee outside counsel, consultants and other advisors as necessary to support AAPCI's legal and compliance needs. </li><li>Develop new, and update existing, internal policies and procedures as required by AAPCI's contracts with the City, applicable nonprofit or employment laws, or organizational and fiscal best practices, and oversee compliance with those policies and procedures. </li><li>Coordinate with the Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO), senior management, and external counsel (if required and in consultation with the CHRO), regarding employment matters to ensure compliance with relevant employment law. </li><li>In collaboration with the CHRO, manage, track, and coordinate organizational responses to whistleblower and related complaints, submitted directly or through a third-party mechanism. </li><li>Manage litigation, administrative actions, subpoenas, and other claims or legal investigations when they arise, including coordinating with outside counsel and/or insurance providers regarding same. </li><li>Oversee reports to government agencies, including but not limited to any potential Corrective Action Plans (CAP) that may be imposed upon the Agency, or other regulatory-related actions. </li><li>Provide legal and compliance oversight on internal and external audits, including but not limited to fiscal statements, 403(b), and SOC-2/IT. </li><li>Ensure AAPCI obtains and maintains adequate insurance coverage, managing liability insurance policies, liaising with brokers and vendors, managing renewals and audits, and tracking claims. </li><li>Provide tax code compliant gift acknowledgment receipts to donors and ensure compliance with laws governing charitable solicitations. </li><li>Manage and provide direction to the Quality Assurance Department, which includes a Quality Assurance Director, Data Analyst, and Training Coordinator. </li><li>Work with division heads to create audit tools, data dashboards, and audit reporting tools to share across various stakeholders. </li><li>Oversee and coordinate both the Incident Review Committee and Workplace Safety Committee, ensuring regular collection and discussion of, and corrective action planning for, incidents affecting both clients and staff. </li><li>Oversee development and distribution of, and engagement around, staff trainings (both legal and programmatic compliance, staff engagement and enhancement), including tracking attendance. </li></ul><h5>Qualifications </h5>Education and Experience: <ul><li>Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. Law school. </li><li>Admitted to practice law in New York State. </li><li>A minimum of five (5) years relevant experience at a law firm and/or as in-house counsel at a nonprofit organization. Experience in the following practice areas is strongly preferred: Tax Exempt Organization; Employment; City Contracts, Real Estate; Affordable Housing. </li></ul>Required Skills and Competencies: <ul><li>Excellent legal research, organizational and analytical skills. </li><li>Ability to convey complex ideas verbally and in writing. </li><li>High integrity, strong work ethic and ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously with enthusiasm and attention to detail. </li><li>Strong interpersonal skills; ability to garner trust and confidently provide sound advice to the board of directors, management, and employees throughout the organization. </li><li>Experience and judgment to know when to focus on details, big picture, or both. </li><li>Self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity; ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across diverse cultures and backgrounds. </li></ul>Physical Requirements: <ul><li>Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. </li><li>Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times. </li><li>Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities. </li></ul>

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Functions: Responsible for the direct supervision of children and residents participating in the recreational program. Enforces applicable rules and provides assistance as needed. Principal Activities: <ol><li>Motivate client participation in the recreation program. </li><li>Monitor the recreational activities to ensure compliance with established regulations. Submit monthly assessments for program effectiveness. </li><li>Assist with the implementation of scheduled recreational activities. </li><li>Organize and implement all holiday activities for residents. </li><li>Maintain all records in accordance with Serenity House policies and regulated agencies such as: attendance forms, permission slips, monthly schedules and reports, trip forms, lesson forms, etc. </li><li>De-escalate conflicts among the client population through non-violent intervention using security guards as back up. </li><li>Instructs and demonstrates to groups and individuals the basic rules and finer points of various sports. </li><li>Issues, collects and accounts for recreation equipment. Inventory and maintain all recreational equipment and supplies for quarterly submission. </li><li>Plan all activities within the confinements of the recreational budget. </li><li>Complete monthly recreation schedules. </li><li>Assist with supervising and monitoring of all participants in the After School Program. </li><li>Develop and maintain a structured After School Program consisting of a Study Hour, lunch period and a structured socialization period for the youngsters of Serenity House. </li><li>KITCHEN AND PREPARATION OF FOOD: <ul><li>Prepares nutritious breakfast, lunch & snacks in accordance to USDA guidelines. </li><li>Follows recipes menu and portion controls </li><li>Ensures that food is prepared in a sanitary and timely manner. </li><li>Cleaning, sanitizing and the organization of food products and utensils in kitchen on a routine basis, (i.e. Refrigerator, Freezer, Shelves, Dishes). </li></ul></li><li>Other related duties as assigned. </li></ol> Effect on End Results: <ol><li>To ensure that all clients who enter the shelter receive the services and privileges that they are entitled. </li><li>To meet program goals and objectives. </li><li>To help maintain a positive public image for the program. </li><li>To enhance Serenity Houses Recreational program. </li></ol> Qualifications: Two years of college and one year of related experience or high school diploma and two years of related experience. The incumbent must be knowledgeable of recreational activities in the community. Bilingual preferred (Spanish/English). Experience working with children of all ages. Must have excellent communication skills, Food Safety Certification. Compensation and Benefits Base salary range and benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with requirements of New York State and City pay transparency laws. Please note that salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individuals' competencies, education/professional certifications, qualifications/experience and performance in the role. Compensation The base salary compensation being offered for this role is between $37,852 per year. Benefits AAPCI provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply): • Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental & Vision • Commuter Benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (23 days) • Life Insurance • Long Term Disability • Retirement Benefits Plan (403B) • You may also get your college student debt forgiven tax free on Federal Direct Loans created under the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, PSLF, if you work full-time and after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a Qualifying Repayment Plan. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer AAPCI is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity to all qualified applicants without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

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