Job Description 

As the Prevention for Sexual Abuse and Quality Assurance Coordinator, you will oversee the implementation and ongoing compliance with the Interim Final Rule (IFR) on Unaccompanied Children’s (UC) Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment standards. You will be responsible for compliance with Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) and state licensing policies. This involves the management of formal internal quality assurance processes, up-to-date knowledge of federal and state policy and procedures, and communication with stakeholders on internal quality assurance efforts. 

This position is expected to function effectively with limited supervision while following the guidelines given on procedures, along with agency, federal, and state licensing regulatory requirements 

Essential Functions 

• Monitor the implementation of ORR UC policies and procedures, including compliance in case management, case documentation, and staff training requirements 

• Conduct regular internal reviews of case files, UC Portal files, personnel files, and foster family files, as well as any other standard focal areas associated with ORR P&P and state policy. 

• Analyze ORR and state policy and procedure updates and translate into practical operationalization for program staff 

• Monitor and report on the implementation of ORR and state policy and procedure updates, as well as any program recommendations, corrective action plans, and program development plans 

• Serve as primary point of contact with LIRS Program Officer and ORR’s Prevention of Sexual Abuse Compliance Manager who is responsible for compliance with the IFR and related policies. 

• In cooperation with the Director of PQI, the Director-Foster Care Services, and HR, organize and conduct staff trainings and ensure that all LMS program related trainings are met and keep record of all staff training. 

• Ensure all pre-monitoring requirements are met and ensure recommendations from monitoring reports are implemented in a timely manner. 

• Work with the Director of PQI to ensure TFC – VA’s readiness for COA re-accreditation. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications and Education Requirements 

• Bachelor's degree (four-year college or technical school) required, in one of the following field(s) of study: social work, social services, or related field 

• At least one (1) year of experience working with child welfare services, standards, best practices, or quality assurance or compliance. 

Skills and Other Requirements 

• Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries 

• Valid driver’s license. 

• Clean driving record. 

• A personal vehicle or access to a vehicle required. 

• Successfully pass drug screen. 

• Physical and TB test required. 

• Vaccines per ORR regulations 

Preferred Skills 

• Strong knowledge of the US Resettlement and Unaccompanied Children’s programs 

• Bilingual, English and Spanish, written and spoken 

• Ability to assess training needs and deliver tailored responses. 

• Attention to detail and accuracy; strong organizational skills. 

• Knowledge of quality assurance and quality improvement processes. 

• Attention to detail and accuracy. 

• Strong organizational skills. 

• Ability to work in a diverse environment.