Are you excited by the prospect of working for an organization that truly values your contributions, provides opportunities for growth and development, fosters diversity, equality, and inclusion, AND gives you a chance to make a difference in the lives of children and families?

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

The Prevention of Sexual Abuse Manager is an exempt position responsible for managing 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 meet 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 Resettlements (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 ORRs PSA Coordinator regarding matters related to the IFR standards and disseminate all information to 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, i.e.: trainings, 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:

• $70,304 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 experience working with child welfare standards, best practices, and compliance issues.
• Experience in Sexual Abuse Response and/or Prevention, or Quality Assurance, highly desired.
• Must participate in at least 10 hours of continuing education/training per year.
• Must be bilingual: English/ Spanish
• Proof of Immunization for: Varicella (2 doses), MMR (2 dose), Influenza (1 dose yearly), Tdap (1 dose). Must be COVID vaccinated.
• Must have a valid drivers' license and proof of auto insurance coverage.

WHO WE ARE:

From babies to seniors, Gulf Coast JFCS serves all people in need, regardless of race, religion, culture or gender identity. Our programs span a broad human service spectrum, from behavioral and mental health, child welfare and adoption, family support, job and employment transition, housing, food, transportation or home care assistance for the elderly.

Gulf Coast JFCS offers an opportunity to gain field experience and direct client contact hours for both Bachelor’s and Master’s level practicum and internships. For license-eligible candidates, we offer both individual and group supervision from a Board-Certified qualified supervisor to fulfill state requirements at no cost to the employee.

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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