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CHIEF COMPLIANCE AND ETHICS OFFICER
Professional Profile
Bridget Waldron serves as Chief Compliance and Ethics Officer in the Division of Person Centered Services at YAI. In this role, she is responsible for leading the internal processes for promoting and ensuring YAI's compliance with laws, regulations, policies and procedures, including chairing its Staff Compliance Committee which oversees its compliance risk management and internal complaint reporting programs.  She is also responsible for formulating and implementing YAI's policies and procedures, including its Code of Conduct, and making sure they are communicated and trained upon across the organization. 
 
Bridget joined YAI in 1981 as a Direct Support Professional in Residential Services. She held the positions of Assistant Supervisor, Compliance Specialist, Quality Assurance Administrator, Senior Vice President of Quality Enhancement and Senior Vice President Compliance, Quality Enhancement and Compliance Officer before becoming Chief Compliance and Ethics Offices in 2016.
 
She serves as the Chair of the NYSACRA Quality Committee and is a long tenured member of OPWDD's Statewide Committee on Incident Review. Bridget received a B.A. in psychology from Hunter College, and her Masters in Social Work from Hunter School of Social Work. .  
Skill Highlights
  • Executive Leadership
  • Extensive Knowledge of OPWDD services and regulations
  •  Expertise in developing Quality Improvement systems
  •  Experienced Compliance Officer
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Strong Interpersonal Skills
  • Instilling Culture
  • Staff Training
Core Accomplishments
Achieved successful completion of the agency's Corporate Integrity Agreement 
​Created user friendly systems to meet regulatory compliance and best practices
Unified Compliance and Quality Resource teams
 
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Professional Experience
03/2015 to Current
Chief Compliance and Ethics Officer
  • Responsible for oversight and management of the organization's Compliance Program and Quality Resource team.
  • Provide reports on a regular basis, and as directed or requested, to keep the Board Compliance Committee, Staff Compliance Committee, Senior Management, Regional Directors and others informed of the operation and progress of compliance and quality resource efforts.
  • Develop a financial plan that is efficient and ensures stability for all Network agencies.
  • Establish strategic partnerships with government, trade associations, corporations and other not for profit entities that position YAI as a leader in the industry.
  • Ensure that all programs are maintained at the highest quality and establish a vision for system transformation.
  • Comply with applicable legal, regulatory, ethical and other compliance requirements.
  • Manage and evaluate the performance of senior management and develop future leadership.
  • Evaluate fundraising initiatives and develop a plan that engages government, corporations and individual donors.
  • Assure the integrity of YAI's programs, financial and reporting information.
01/2012 to 01/2015
Senior Vice President of Quality Enhancement
  • Provide clinical, administrative and professional oversight to YAI's Residential Department, supporting more than 750 individuals in 120 locations.
  • Provide regional oversight and leadership to YAI's Long Island and Rockland County Services.
  • Negotiate and monitor an operational budget of $95 million.
  • Develop network wide activities associated with empowerment and advocacy for individuals, families, staff and other YAI stakeholders.
  • Provide network wide guidance and direction in the area of strategic positioning with government and elected officials on federal, state and local issues.
  • Liaison with YAI Board of Trustees and YAI Network agencies.
  • Ensure quality program service delivery and quality improvements through supervision of Senior Vice President of Quality Enhancement.
  • Maintain adherence to Compliance standards.
  • Participate in all policy-making and executive management decisions.
  • Represent YAI Network to external stakeholders through collaborative leadership initiatives.
01/2009 to 01/2012
Senior Director
01/1994 to 01/2009
Director
  • Provide guidance, training and comprehensive professional oversight to the Long Island Division of YAI.
  • Establish the Long Island Division as a comprehensive network of supports and services available to individuals and families.
  • Expanded services to include residential, day, employment and family support services.
  • Negotiate and monitor an operational budget of $28 million.
  • Ensure quality program services to the individuals and families served.
  • Collaborate with other support and operational departments to ensure the most efficient, effective and coordinated clinical and support services.
01/1991 to 01/1993
Assistant Director
01/1989 to 01/1991
Senior Coordinator
01/1985 to 01/1989
Coordinator Residential Services
  • Provide comprehensive quality program services to individuals in residential programs.
  • Work with individuals and families through intake process and subsequent service delivery to ensure needs are met.
  • Ensure quality of care and responsiveness to all regulatory and corporate compliance matters.
  • Actively participate in team meetings regarding individual and family needs.
  • Train staff on all requirements clinical and regulatory to best support individuals.
01/1983 to 01/1984
Senior Supervisor
01/1981 to Current
YOUNG ADULT INSTITUTE, INC YAI
  • Over the course of 35 years of employment at YAI, New York's leading provider of services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families, and its partnering organizations (the "YAI Network"), which serve more than 20,000 people and have a budget of $280 million, have held a series of senior/executive management positions with escalating responsibilities, including Director of Residential Services, Senior Director of Long Island Services, Executive Vice President for Empowerment and Services and presently Interim CEO.
01/1981 to 01/1983
Supervisor
01/1979 to 01/1981
Direct Support Professional
Education
1981
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology Hunter College － New York, New York Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) Master of Social Work (MSW) Social Work
FORDHAM UNIVERSITY COLLEGE AT LINCOLN CENTER
1992
Master of Arts: Social Work Hunter College School of Social Workd － New York, New York
Interests
New York State Association of Community and Residential Agencies (NYSACRA) Treasurer, Board of Directors - 2010 to Present Member, Board of Directors - 2007 to 2010 Chair, Public Policy Committee - 2000 to 2007 Member, Clinical Integration, Conference & Education Committees InterAgency Council of Developmental Disabilities Agencies (IAC) Member, Board of Directors - 2014 to Present New York City Anti-Violence Project (AVP) Chair, Board of Directors - 2000 to 2005 Member, Board of Directors - 1998 to 2000 National Association for the Dually Diagnosed (NADD) - New York Metro Chapter Founder, Officer, Board of Directors - 1998 to 2004 Social Work Field Advisor - 1985 to Present *Provided various internships for social work students from Hunter College, Fordham University, New York University, Adelphi University and Stony Brook University.
Skills
administrative, budget, delivery, developmental disabilities, direction, executive management, Senior Management, financial, financial and reporting, fundraising, government, leadership, legal, Director, meetings, Network, profit, progress, Quality, strategic, strategic positioning, supervision, vision
Additional Information
  • RELATED ACTIVITIES New York State Association of Community and Residential Agencies (NYSACRA) Treasurer, Board of Directors - 2010 to Present Member, Board of Directors - 2007 to 2010 Chair, Public Policy Committee - 2000 to 2007 Member, Clinical Integration, Conference & Education Committees InterAgency Council of Developmental Disabilities Agencies (IAC) Member, Board of Directors - 2014 to Present New York City Anti-Violence Project (AVP) Chair, Board of Directors - 2000 to 2005 Member, Board of Directors - 1998 to 2000 National Association for the Dually Diagnosed (NADD) - New York Metro Chapter Founder, Officer, Board of Directors - 1998 to 2004 Social Work Field Advisor - 1985 to Present *Provided various internships for social work students from Hunter College, Fordham University, New York University, Adelphi University and Stony Brook University.
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Residential Services
  • YOUNG ADULT INSTITUTE, INC YAI

School Attended

  • Hunter College
  • FORDHAM UNIVERSITY COLLEGE AT LINCOLN CENTER
  • Hunter College School of Social Workd

Job Titles Held:

  • Chief Compliance and Ethics Officer
  • Senior Vice President of Quality Enhancement
  • Senior Director
  • Director
  • Assistant Director
  • Senior Coordinator
  • Coordinator
  • Senior Supervisor
  • Supervisor
  • Direct Support Professional

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Arts : Psychology
    Master of Arts : Social Work

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