BACKGROUND CHECK SPECIALIST

Apis Services Inc•Bethlehem Township, PA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Children’s Home of Reading is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Background Check Specialist for their ORR Program. This role is crucial in ensuring the safety and suitability of program staff and foster families by initiating, tracking, and reviewing background checks. The specialist will maintain documentation in the ORR portal, coordinate with the HR team on onboarding, and ensure all individuals meet clearance requirements before contact with UACs. This position requires strong administrative and communication skills, integrity, and a commitment to helping others. The role is part-time and based across two locations: Bethlehem and Doylestown, PA.

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age.
High school diploma or equivalent and demonstrated administrative experience in a compliance or human resources environment, with a minimum of 3 years of relevant employment experience.
Current valid driver's license, driver registration, and a functional vehicle (as applicable to role).
Base technical proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Smartsheet’s.
Strong communication and project management skills.
Must exhibit integrity and good moral character appropriate for working with children in a residential or foster care setting.
Must successfully complete ORR-required background investigations.
Must complete ORR-required training applicable to this position’s role and level of program responsibility, as required and scheduled by ORR.
Must sign and comply with CHOR’s Code of Conduct consistent with ORR policy, confidentiality acknowledgement, and mandatory reporter agreement.
Must disclose any prior misconduct, including conduct occurring off duty, on employment applications and in interviews. Material omissions are grounds for termination.

Nice To Haves

Compassionate
Dependable
Patient
Team-Oriented
Service-Focused
Professional
Positive
Committed to Helping Others

Responsibilities

Initiates and tracks DHS and FBI background check submissions for program staff and foster families.
Maintains background check documentation in the ORR portal.
Coordinates with the Apis HR Team on staff onboarding timelines.
Conducts quality assurance reviews of background check submissions to ensure completeness and accuracy.
Ensures all program staff and foster families meet applicable clearance requirements prior to any contact with UACs.
Escalates delayed or incomplete background checks to the Program Director.
Maintains recordkeeping systems for background check status and renewal timelines.
Supports audits and monitoring visits related to staff suitability documentation.
Exercises independent judgment consistent with program policy, ORR requirements, and applicable law.
Communicates effectively, verbally and in writing, with children, families, and staff.
Maintains regular, reliable attendance and responds promptly to program needs, including outside standard business hours when required by the role.