Catholic Charities West Michigan · 12 hours ago
Prevention of Sexual Abuse Compliance Manager, Transitional Foster Care Template
Grand Rapids, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$50K/yr - $59K/yr
1+ years expCatholic Charities West Michigan is a community-based agency providing various services in family preservation, behavioral health, and child welfare. The Prevention of Sexual Abuse Compliance Manager is responsible for ensuring compliance with standards to prevent, detect, and respond to sexual abuse involving unaccompanied children, while providing child-facing services on-site.
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Responsibilities
Oversees implementation and ongoing compliance with the IFR standards at the program, to prevent, detect, and respond to Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment
Monitors the program to ensure services are provided in a structured, safe and productive environment that meets respective state guidelines, relevant federal law, Cooperative Agreement, ORR Unaccompanied Children (UC) Policy Guide and program standard operational procedures (SOPs)
Ensures adherence to program standards and expectations
Develops policies and procedures related to Prevention of Sexual Abuse (PSA)
Collaborates with program Background Specialist/Trainer to develop content and train all staff on PSA procedures, policies and best practices for PSA
Creates age-appropriate orientation material describing children's rights related to PSA
Leads and coordinates reporting process and follow-up with state and local officials for investigations
Completes facility walkthroughs as required by funder's licensing to assess the facilities, homes and staff where children are cared for to assure best PSA practices are in place
Liaise with ORR's PSA Coordinator to implement the IFR into internal program policy
Serves as the point of contact for ORR's PSA Coordinator regarding matters related to PSA standards and respond to all requests
Assists in fostering a facility climate which condemns sexual abuse and provides victims with sensitive care, resources and support
Assists in the reporting and maintain documentation of incidents reports (IR) related to sexual abuse, sexual harassment, inappropriate sexual behavior etc., including assuring proper accountability is reported and enforced
Coordinates and implements facility awareness, prevention, and education of PSA
Maintains expertise with the ORR and state licensing requirements
Manages program database regarding PSA reports and Quality Assurance
Relates to diverse populations and cultures while communicating with other staff and the public in a courteous and effective manner
Provides child-facing services on-site
Drives for agency business
Performs other special assignments at supervisor’s request
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences, human services, or social service fields; OR a bachelor's degree in business administration or management is required
A minimum of 1 year of prior employment work experience working with child welfare standards, best practices, or quality assurance or compliance is required
A minimum of 1 year of prior employment work experience in completing audits/monitoring
Valid CPR and First Aid certified upon hire or within 60 days of hire is required
This position requires reliable transportation
Must have a valid driver's license and good driving record with zero work restrictions
Must have personal auto insurance as required by law with minimum bodily injury coverage limits of $250,000 per person/$500,000 per incident or $500,000 combined
Must be willing to work irregular hours including evenings, holidays, and weekends
Successfully pass an annual TB test and document preference to receive or decline Hepatitis B immunization
Must show documentation proof of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases transmitted by the respiratory route
Must submit to agency approved background checks
Knowledge of federal, state, and local human service and child welfare systems and resources, particularly as they apply to the refugee and immigrant populations
Organized/systemic approach to managing details
Interpersonal skills necessary to interact with a diverse group of constituents
High level of detail orientation
Strong analytical thinker and innovative problem solver
Ability to network with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to work independently and as an effective team member
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to work in a collaborative manner across multiple levels of staff and programs
Physically able to perform job tasks and achieve desired results with or without reasonable accommodation
Knowledge of UC Policies and Procedures
Knowledge of Division of Child Welfare Licensing policies and procedures
Ability to work in partnership with other team members
Computer and typing skills sufficient to perform essential job functions
Ability to relate to diverse populations and cultures while communicating with clients and the public in a courteous and effective manner
Preferred
Bilingual Spanish/English fluency is highly preferred
Company
Catholic Charities West Michigan
Each day, Catholic Charities West Michigan works to feed the hungry, counsel those who struggle, and build strong families throughout West Michigan and beyond serving thousands of individuals each year with over 50 programs.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
David Bellamy
Chief Executive Officer
Roberto Javier
Chief Executive Officer.
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