The Compliance Coordinator oversees federal and agency compliance in licensed Foster Care Services with a specific focus on the prevention of sexual abuse, as required by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). They serve as the primary contact for compliance inquires between ORR and Friends of Youth and ensure Foster Care Services is compliant with federal, regional and agency policies.
Reports To: Director of Residential and Foster Care Services
essential duties
Program Delivery
- Manage the implementation of and ensure ongoing compliance of the standards to prevent, detect and respond to the sexual abuse and sexual harassment of unaccompanied children.
- Plan and provide training to employees on prevention, detection and reporting of sexual abuse and sexual harassment of unaccompanied children.
- Maintain organized, confidential case files, document behaviors, maintain logs, and compile, prepare and complete timely compliance and requested reports.
- Provide training to employees, foster parents and youth regarding external and internal policies.
- Assist with the ongoing training opportunities for employees and foster parents.
- Attend and participate in the required meetings applicable to the role.
- Prioritize and appropriately respond to urgent requests such as audits, files and reports.
Safety and Wellbeing
- Build positive relationships with youth demonstrating empathy and non-judgement.
- Promote community, ensure and support a safe environment utilizing preventative techniques.
- Model and teach self-regulation and effective conflict resolution skills.
- Listen to and provide personal attention to individual concerns.
Supervision and Monitoring
- Monitor and track any corrective actions, licensing requirements and recommendations including sexual assaults and sexual harassment incidents.
- Document behavioral events in an objective manner.
- Record and maintain compliance reports and youth incidents and elevate to the Director as necessary.
- Report any abuse or neglect concerns to the appropriate party, such as Child Protective Services, Office of Refugee and Resettlement, local authorities, etc.
job requirements
a. Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in a human-service field required
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant working experience, including supervisory and case management experience.
- Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of MS365 Power Platform.
b. Additional Requirements
- Must be 21 years or older.
- Must satisfactorily pass criminal history check.
- Must satisfactorily pass tuberculosis (TB) test.
- Must have reliable transportation and a valid Washington State driver's license (or be able to obtain one by date of employment).
- Must be available after hours to respond promptly to incidents requiring immediate attention, ensuring swift and effective resolution.
- Employees and volunteers who operate their own or Friends of Youth vehicles on Friends of Youth business, must have a safe driving record as defined by Friends of Youth.
- Employees and volunteers who operate their own vehicle(s) on Friends of Youth business must carry auto liability insurance that complies with the requirements of Friends of Youth.
- Must successfully complete the following health certification requirements within 30 days of employment: CPR, First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens.
- Proof of the following vaccinations: COVID-19, Influenza, MMR, Varicella and Tdap are required. There are no exemptions.
c. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Able to engage with diverse populations in a culturally responsive manner.
- Demonstrate a commitment to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion by honoring and celebrating diverse characteristics and expressions of personal identity.
- Strong commitment to Friends of Youth’s mission, vision, and values.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Able to maintain strong personal and professional boundaries.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Able to establish and maintain positive working relationships with youth.
- Knowledge of trauma-informed care, harm reduction philosophy and strengths-based practice.
- Proficient skill set with Microsoft Office programs
We offer:
- Generous time off including 15 vacation days per year, paid sick leave, 11 paid holidays, 2 social justice leave days per year for full-time employees
- Health insurance package including medical, dental, vision, 24/7 access to telehealth, long term disability and life insurance
- Retirement plan with match
- Transgender Health Benefits
Friends of Youth is committed to equity and creating a diverse and inclusive work environment as an equal opportunity employer. We welcome, honor, and celebrate our clients, colleagues, and communities’ diverse identities and cultures. For more information, email hr@friendsofyouth.org.
Compensation details: 26-32.5 Hourly Wage
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