Background Screening Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

ChildNet, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit community-based care (CBC) agency servicing Broward and Palm Beach County. We are contracted with the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, to provide case management support to abused, abandoned, and neglected children. ChildNet is nationally accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA) and employs over 600 staff at its location in Ft Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, Florida.

Job Summary: This position provides background screening services to providers, internal departments, and clients of ChildNet, e.g., Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), birth certificates, abuse reports, “wanted” warrants, “open” capias and local law enforcement checks.

The items listed below are intended to provide an overview of the essential functions of the job. This is not an exhaustive list of all functions and responsibilities that the position may be required to provide.

• Conducts "live scan" export data and verifies information accuracy. Classifies screenings to indicate the type of screening conducted. Resolves export problems and monitors incoming information.
• Request diligent search information from federal, state, local, out of state and international agencies using "letters of inquiry" to locate the missing individual.
• Perform routine to moderately complex clerical tasks requiring use of automated office systems.
• Establish and maintain department logs, records of maintenance procedures, and filing systems.
• Conduct follow-up on incomplete background screenings. Contact agencies, local law enforcement agencies, and Department of Children and Families to verify accuracy of information, a streamlined process, and timely responses.
• Act as liaison between supervisors, professional staff, department leads, other departments, and outside agencies, gathering and relaying information as needed.
• Process various correspondence, forms, and reports required within the department.
• Coordinates confidential deliveries and arranges for pick-up of information. Assist other department staff to support department objectives and efficient operations.
• Respond to department inquiries. Provides resolution or directs inquiries to relevant resources.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SKILLS / REQUIREMENTS:

Years of Experience:

• One (1) year of relevant work experience

Education/Licenses/Certifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

IMPORTANT NOTES:

ChildNet is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, sex, age, religion, color, disability, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, genetic information, marital status, veterans status or military service obligation, medical condition, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression and any other status protected by applicable law. Including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and CFOP 60-10, Chapter 4. ChildNet is also a Drug-Free Workplace (DFWP).