Join Gulf Coast JFCS as a Prevention of Sexual Abuse Manager.
Are you excited by the prospect of working for an organization that truly values your contributions, provides opportunities for growth and development, AND gives you a chance to make a difference in the lives of children and families?
What You Will Do:
Manage implementation and ongoing compliance with the Interim Final Rule (IFR) on preventing, detecting, and responding to sexual abuse and sexual harassment for the UC program.
Work closely with the Program Director and team to create written policies and procedures that provide a safe, structured, and productive environment that meets federal and state guidelines.
Assess all Unaccompanied Children (UC) for risk of victimization or potential perpetrators of sexual abuse while in ORR care and custody in order to inform the UAC’s housing, education, recreation, and other service assignments.
Ensure that all members of the team are actively functioning in accordance with the standards.
Liaise with the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) PSA Coordinator and Program Director to implement the IFR within 6 months of shelter facility opening and ensure compliance with all the standards thereafter.
Serve as the point of contact for ORR's PSA Coordinator regarding matters related to the IFR standards and disseminate all information to the director and team.
Respond to all ORR and PSA Coordinator requests.
Be accountable for compliance issues at the UC shelter.
Compile data and create reports as necessary.
Create and provide effective communication for staff and children on PSA safety guidelines, such as training, webinars, and written notices.
Maintain all records for audit purposes.
Provide direct services to children to ensure a staff/client ratio is maintained in accordance with DCF regulations.
Upon request, this role may be required to travel with UC to locations in the United States.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
What We Offer:
$71,710.08 annual salary
15 PTO Days per year
13 Paid Holidays
Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
Healthcare Concierge
Financial Wellness Program
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Supplementary Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Specified Disease insurance
Paid Life/AD&D insurance
Pet, Legal, and Identity Theft programs
Continuous training and professional development opportunities
Mileage Reimbursement
An opportunity to make the world a better place!
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
Bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences, human services, or social service fields and a minimum of one (1) year of experience working with child welfare standards, best practices, and compliance issues.
Experience in Sexual Abuse Response and/or Prevention, or Quality Assurance, is highly desired.
Must participate in at least 10 hours of continuing education/training per year.
Must be bilingual in both English and Spanish.
Proof of Immunization for: Varicella (2 doses), MMR (2 doses), Influenza (1 dose yearly), Tdap (1 dose).
Must have a valid driver's license with proof of auto insurance coverage.
Gulf Coast JFCS is an equal opportunity employer. Gulf Coast JFCS is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate behavior. Gulf Coast JFCS will not tolerate discrimination against its employees on the basis of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, workers’ compensation status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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