Consultant and Compliance Specialist - Safe From Harm Program

Job Objective: This position coordinates Division implementation and management of the Safe From Harm (SFH) program in the areas of prevention, incident response, training, and compliance.

Essential Functions

Consultation: Incident Prevention & Management

• Respond to all SFH related correspondence for the Division as the first point of contact for Safe From Harm related inquires
• Ensure SFH standards are integrated into the screening and selection processes required of employees and volunteers
• Share resources and best practices with applicable departments at the Division and field program levels regarding practical ways SFH initiatives may be applied during program development and implementation
• Assist the Division Property Dept. and Divisional Mission & Program Council in the strategic review of property plans/schematics to assess potential safety concerns of new property designs or remodels; take part in on-site physical property reviews as assigned and provide verbal and/or written feedback following assessment
• Review all SFH incident reports; provide consultative responses for lower-level incidents not under privileged investigation by THQ Legal Dept
• As directed by THQ SFH, serve on the Territorial SFH incident response team to assist in gathering follow up information for incidents
• Maintain a confidential record keeping system for incident reports and related correspondence
• Assist units as needed in the preparation and completion of Personal Safety and Risk Reduction Plans (PSRRP), or for those who do not meet the criteria of the PSRRP, a written plan outlining specific boundaries for participation
• Chair and prepare the agenda for a Division Safe From Harm Committee of applicable departments and representatives; consult on efforts to meet and maintain Salvation Army US National Standards for Child & Vulnerable Adult Protection and Salvation Army International Child Protection Policy; develop policies or program guidelines as necessary to meet standards; provide a sanitized update of incidents within the Division to troubleshoot prevention measures; review Program Safety Audits and the progress of any SFH Action Plans derived as a result of a Territorial and/or Division lead SFH review of a program or unit
• Participate in periodic SFH consult calls directed by THQ SFH to share Division progress with SFH and receive insights or direction from the Territorial SFH Program Director
• Contribute as a member of the Territorial SFH Committee as requested
  
  

Compliance

• Collaborate with applicable departments to assist in monitoring and enforcing all SFH policies; assist in developing and implementing action plans to compliance deficiencies discovered during audit processes
• Coordinate the completion and collection of Program Safety Audits on an every-other-year basis; review and provide feedback to field units, establish action plans as necessary
• Conduct SFH site & program assessments of field units; review the Program Safety Audit, progress towards best practices, and note observations of the unit’s monitoring and supervision practices and child & vulnerable adult safety policies/procedures/handbooks; provide units with customized consultation for specific programs and property
• Monitor and manage compliance of follow through when CPS/APS reporting is recommended or other actions are recommended as a result of an incident; organize and maintain a bring-up system for this follow up
• Manage the upkeep and compliance of active Personal Safety and Risk Reduction Plans; maintain a confidential record-keeping system for this process
• Prepare necessary SFH related information and assist in coordinating meetings and room arrangements for Territorial SFH Compliance Reviews and SFH related information that may be requested by the Territorial Audit Department
• Periodically participate on a Territorial SFH Review Team and/or assigned Division Review Team
• Ensure compliance with education requirements for all applicable positions and employees
  
  

Training

• Coordinate SFH training sessions for the Division, keeping a Divisional/Command calendar of SFH training opportunities offered by SFH Trainers
• Keep statistical data on SFH Trainings
• Serve as the Division SFH Trainer Maker, teaching the SFH Train-the-Trainer course; teach SFH training courses as needed; in collaboration with the Territorial SFH Program Director, present specialized training at conferences or special events; provide a SFH brief orientation to Officers new to the Division explaining Division SFH processes and chain-of-command
• Maintain regular communication with SFH Trainers to support their work and keep them updated with the latest information
• Maintain the USC Safe From Harm Training database and Praesidium Armatus database, keeping personnel positions, primary and secondary unit information, training course completion information, trainer status and activity, and active/inactive status up-to-date
• Distribute training completion certificates to units
• Notify the field of local and web-based training opportunities and resources available by industry-leading child & vulnerable adult protection agencies
• Work closely with the Divisional Commander’s office, Human Resources, Statistician (local officers) and Volunteer Department to reconcile and maintain accurate records and statistics
• Maintain training databases within the Human Resource Department’s responsibility
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in social work, education, law enforcement, or comparable field preferred

Experience: Minimum three years’ experience serving in a human services program, youth serving program, or related program. Knowledge/experience related to abuse prevention a plus. Familiarity with Salvation Army policies and procedures preferred

Certifications/Licenses: Safe From Harm Trainer; Safe From Harm Train-the-Trainer (within 90 days of employment)

Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrated capacity to teach adults
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions, and deal with several variables both abstract and concrete
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
  
  

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Physical Requirements: Include sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, and twisting; grabbing, pushing, and pulling up to 25 pounds; reaching overhead. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Travel: Travel required approximately 25-35% of the time throughout the Division

Driving: Driving is required. Must possess a valid driver’s license from the state of residence. Must be approved and maintain approval through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to drive either a Salvation Army or personal vehicle on Salvation Army business.

Working Conditions: Work is performed in a typical office environment; occasional on-call duties during weekends and evenings may be required

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

The Salvation Army Mission: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.