Bilingual-Compliance Manager, Transitional Foster Care

Catholic Charities West Michigan•Grand Rapids, MI

10h•$50,357 - $59,244•Onsite

About The Position

The Unaccompanied Children (UC) Transitional Foster Care (TFC) Prevention of Sexual Abuse (PSA) Compliance Manager is responsible for managing implementation and ongoing compliance with the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Internal Final Rule (IFR) Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment involving unaccompanied children and the Office of Refugee and Resettlement (ORR) policies and procedures related to sexual abuse and harassment. This position must provide child-facing services on-site. Are you passionate about discovering new ways to help empower people and make a difference in their lives? If you’ve got what it takes to support us in our mission to provide help and create hope through innovative, collaborative, and diverse programs within the community, then we’ve got the right opportunity for you. About Catholic Charities West Michigan Catholic Charities West Michigan (CCWM) is a community-based agency providing programs in Western Michigan and offering a variety of services in family preservation, behavioral health, child welfare, and community outreach. CCWM is committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all staff are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness. CCWM encourages persons of diverse backgrounds and faiths to apply for employment.

Requirements

Understanding group dynamics and team building.
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.
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.
This is an on-site role that requires regular, full-time attendance at the office; remote or hybrid work is not available, however, there may be times ad hoc or situational telework is needed.
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.
A 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.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish/English fluency is highly preferred.

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.