Bilingual Prevention of Sexual Abuse (PSA) Compliance Manager_JOR

Job Location: East Chicago, IN 46312 – Education Level: 4 Year Degree – Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services. Benefits & Compensation 33 paid days off each year (11 holidays + 22 days PTO). Healthcare benefits for you and your family. Pet insurance that provides discounts and reimbursements. Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k), summer hours off (half‑day Fridays and work anniversary trips). Mileage reimbursement, phone allowance, student loan repayment assistance, CEUs and ongoing training/education. Relocation reimbursement may be available for qualified candidates. Position Summary The Prevention of Sexual Abuse Compliance Manager for La Jornada is responsible for the implementation, training, documentation and ongoing compliance with ORR Policy Section 4, 5 and the Interim Final Rule (IFR) on preventing, detecting, and responding to sexual abuse and sexual harassment; establishing a respectful and supportive workplace environment; and elevating program leadership issues or concerns. Responsibilities Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program’s mission, values, and philosophies. Establish a respectful and supportive workplace environment that cares for people, connects communities, and promotes peace. Provide child‑friendly PSA orientations to children in care and oversee the implementation, training, documentation and ongoing compliance with Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) Policy and the Interim Final Rule (IFR) on preventing, detecting, and responding to sexual abuse and sexual harassment. Review grievances and grievance boxes and elevate grievances to program director for resolution. Actively promote a culture of safety, proactive risk management and adherence to ORR Policy/Manual of Procedure Section 4 and Section 5. Work closely with program leadership and ORR’s PCAN team in providing guidance, and ensuring implementation of policies and procedures related to prevention, detection and response to sexual abuse (SA), sexual harassment (SH), inappropriate sexual behavior (ISB) and code of conduct violations, including the maintenance of records. Establish communication with NYAP’s HR department for compliance with ORR background check requirements and hiring considerations contained in ORR Policy Section 4, prior to staff contact with minors. Ensure ORR and state guidelines compliance for reporting Significant Incident Reports (SIRs)/Child Level Events (CLE) and provide consultation and guidance to program leadership and staff. Lead, provide guidance and direction to program’s SIR Review Team, clinicians, case managers and other staff in proper reporting to ORR and CPS, including conducting staff training on prevention, detection and response to sexual abuse (SA) and sexual harassment (SH); act as direct point of contact (POC) and subject matter expert (SME) to program and ORR stakeholders related to ORR Interim Final Rule (IFR) and ORR Policy related to prevention, detection and response to SA/SH/ISB and staff code of conduct violations. Directly liaise with ORR’s PCAN Coordinator, designated program’s FFS, CFS, PO and ORR stakeholders to implement ORR/IFR compliance within six months of program facility opening. Support staff planning creation and updates. Work closely with staff in reviewing SA SIRs, risk assessments and IMEs with SA/SH components and provide guidance to program. Complete referrals to legal service providers (LSP), child advocates and other stakeholders per ORR policy. Serve as the point of contact (POC) for ORR’s PCAN Coordinator regarding matters related to ORR policy/IFR standards and report information to program director and PSA review team as needed; provide response and accountability for ORR/IFR compliance at NYAP programs and elevate concerns to national director of operations. Ensure programs follow proper ORR policy related to third‑party reporting and maintain privacy/confidentiality of information. Collect, assemble, prepare, present and submit all documentation required for ORR and IFR audits and work closely with FFS/PO monitors and IFR auditors in responding and complying with document requests and corrective action plans (CAPs); directly attend, participate in required ORR/IFR audits and monitoring visits. Participate in program staffing as POC on issues related to case reports of SA/SH/ISB; and respond to all ORR and PSA coordinator requests, including monitoring requests by FFS/CFS. Compile data, create and generate reports for PCAN and other ORR and state stakeholders as necessary; create, maintain, update and ensure compliance with ORR PSA bulletin boards, staffing plans, update video monitoring requirements and ensure documentation of video monitoring upgrades, update and provide PSA orientations when needed. Participate as SME during incident review team meetings, create and update NYAP PSA guidelines and ORR/IFR documentation, maintain all records for ORR/IFR audit purposes. Participate in public appearances and presentations as requested, and work collaboratively with other NYAP programs and staff throughout the organization. Initiate referrals to the Office of Trafficking in Persons (OTIP), LSP, child advocates and other stakeholders. Assist in the development of PSA related child‑friendly materials and maintenance of up‑to‑date posters and materials required by ORR/PCAN or other stakeholders. Collaborate with continuous quality improvement efforts to assure that service quality and reporting meets contract requirements. Perform other duties as requested. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences, human services, or social services fields. At least one year of experience working with child welfare standards, best practices, or quality assurance or compliance. Ability to pass a criminal background check. Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smartphones and tablets, printers, fax machines, photocopiers, and software including word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs. Bilingual: English and Spanish; fluency in Spanish is required. Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/300,000 bodily liability coverage. 21 years of age, valid state driver’s license, reliable personal vehicle, and a good driving record. Other Skills & Requirements Some travel is required. Must be open and willing to work non‑traditional work hours as well as on‑call responsibilities. Provide excellent internal and external customer service. Must possess good verbal, listening, and written communication skills. Willingness to work flexible and non‑traditional hours with a possibility of being on call on nights/weeksends, in the service of foster caregivers, families of origin, and persons served. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Compassionate attitude and strong understanding of child development. Nurturing teaching approach. Physical Demands Use of manual dexterity, tactile, visual, and audio acuity. Repetitive motion, prolonged periods of sitting and standing, and sustained visual and mental applications and demands. Occasional lifting (up to 25 pounds), bending, pulling, and carrying. Ability to travel frequently and drive vehicle while sitting for extended periods, with frequency varying based on program demands. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who celebrates diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees by prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr National Youth Advocate Program