Background Check Specialist ORR

At Upbring, our team is united by a shared mission: to break the cycle of child abuse and advance the wellbeing of children, families and communities, empowering them to thrive. As servant-leaders, we lead by example, working passionately to create a brighter future for those we serve. Every day, we strive to embody our core values:

• We are Warriors: Fierce, resilient, and courageous, we face challenges head-on with unwavering loyalty and passion.
• We are Servants: We dedicate ourselves to serving others, empowering those around us to thrive.
• We are Family: We work together as a supportive, caring community, creating a sense of belonging and strength.

Joining Upbring means becoming part of a family of passionate individuals who are fearless in their pursuit of lasting change. Together, we are making a difference, one life at a time.

Your Mission in Action

The Background Check Specialist is responsible for helping with the background check investigation process , including coordinating, and documenting required background check requests and results. The Background Specialist c onducts quality assurance reviews to ensure background checks are submitted completely and accurately prior to submission and within the required timeframes and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate completion of background checks, notifying stakeholders of changes to the minimum standard and/or ORR Unaccompanied Alien Children Bureau Policy Guide
• Research, communicate, and update minimum standards for agency programs and operations
• Oversee record-keeping systems, including database management, storage, retrieval, and destruction
• Coordinate data collection systems for orderly record retention, retrieval, and disposition
• Collaborate with the Lead Background Check Specialist to develop policies, procedures, and forms for quality improvemen t
• Work with program staff and other departments to ensure compliance with record retention policies and accreditation standards
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to maintain accurate data and meet strategic, business, and regulatory goals

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Three ( 3 ) years of employment experience in a related field
• Strong decision-making skills with the ability to exercise good judgment
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally
• Must have the ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and clients
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and prioritize competing tasks
• Ability to work independently and within a group
• Proficient in the MS Office suite, including MS Word, Outlook, and Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in R isk M anagement , Business Administration, Management, or a related field
• Three ( 3 ) years’ experience in using risk management and quality assurance databases/software.
• E xperience with and/or aptitude to learn basic use of MS SharePoint

Travel

• This position may be required to travel up to 10 %

Perks at Upbring

• Competitive PTO & paid holidays
• Health, dental, vision insurance & more
• 403(b) Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted Gym Memberships

Physical Demands & Work Conditions

• This position requires sitting and looking and using a computer for long periods of time
• Position may have limited exposure to youth
• Lift, push, pull, move up to 25 lbs.

The physical requirements for this position with or without reasonable accommodation are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. While performing this position the employee with or without reasonable accommodation should have the ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, speak, and hear with aid, see, read, reach with arms and hands, lift and/or move up to specified weight, and use equipment that is essential to performing the job, such as a computer, copier, fax machine, telephone, and automobile, if applicable. Specific vision requirements of this position may include color vision, seeing things close up, and the ability to adjust focus.

Upbring is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.