PSA Compliance Manager

Compass Connections•Harlingen, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

It's a great feeling to work for a company that does so much good for others around the world! This role involves ensuring compliance with Prevention of Sexual Abuse (PSA) objectives, managing confidential information, conducting training, and collaborating with various teams to address incidents of sexual abuse and harassment. The position requires a strong understanding of child welfare standards, federal policies, and state licensing regulations. The ideal candidate will be proactive in assessing program challenges, providing technical assistance, and maintaining a safe and compliant environment for the service population.

Requirements

Fluency in English and Spanish is required.
Bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences, human services, or social services or Bachelor’s degree in business administration or management.
First aid, CPR, Emergency behavior intervention certifications.
At least one (1) year of experience working with child welfare standards, best practices, or quality assurance or compliance.
Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment.
Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request.
Pass a pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks.
Respond sensitively and competently to the service population’s cultural and socio-economic characteristics.
Work collaboratively with other staff members, service providers and professionals.
Provide crisis intervention according to training provided by Compass Connections when needed to maintain a safe environment.
Work in a fast-paced environment and maintain emotional control and professional composure at all times.
Maintain computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position.
Work effectively and without intensive supervision both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of all Compass Connections policies and procedures.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Responsibilities

Devote time to ensure access to the program and utilize the authority of the role to question staff, managers, and supervisors in order to guide implementation of the care provider facility's policies and procedures and effectuate change in respect to operations and activities that influence the Prevention of Sexual Abuse objectives.
Perform a variety of administrative support tasks involving the implementation of federal policy, to include management of information that is highly confidential.
Collaborate with the Lead PSA Compliance Manager and Program Director to facilitate completion of all incidents of sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
Conduct department training such as PSA, standards, and policies and procedures training.
Complete on-call rotations.
Work collaboratively with the Program to complete group sessions for the minors as it pertains to PSA requirements.
Stay current on all standards noted in the federal policy, specifically Section 4: Preventing, Detecting, and Responding to Sexual Abuse and Harassment, state licensing, IFR, Compass Connections Policy and Procedures, and all other relevant child welfare guidelines and regulations.
Collect data and draft reports, assess program compliance, and provide programmatic recommendations regarding the implementation of federal policy. Assist with preparing, analyzing, monitoring, and correcting data for reports.
Continually assess ongoing program challenges that preclude PSA services from being met.
Provide technical standards compliance assistance to staff, supervisors, and administrators as requested.
Meet all federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards that are applicable to this position.
Participate in scheduled meetings and team decisions and operations.
Work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed or requested by supervisor.
Implement Compass Connections safety protocols including evacuating with children and other staff in case of an emergency.
Conduct reviews of sexual abuse and sexual harassment allegations and prepare a year-by-year comparison report per federal standards.
Develop processes, forms, and tools that assist Program staff in achieving and monitoring compliance with state and federal standards.
Maintain confidentiality in all areas of the service population and program operations.
Maintain Compass Connections professional and ethical standards of conduct outlined in Compass Connections employee handbook including demonstrating respect for agency staff, children, and community members and always complying with required dress code.
Oversee information on incidents of child sexual abuse and harassment.
Ensure all children identified as victims receive all necessary medical and mental health services.
Make certain all incidents are reported in a timely manner to all applicable entities and maintain complete documentation for federal review.