Prevention of Sexual Abuse Compliance Manager

Esperanza Program will provide foster care services, other related services, and release sponsor services for Unaccompanied Children.

JOIN US AND SUPPORT YOUTH TO LIVE, WORK, AND STUDY WITH DIGNITY, HOPE, AND JOY!

LAYC/MMYC is an organization that makes a difference in our community. We invite you to join our talented staff and become a part of an organization that is known for its commitment to excellence, mission, and respect for youth. We value diversity as a strength, with 85% of our staff identifying as people of color. We prioritize recruiting and supporting staff who have shared life experiences as our youth.

LAYC/MMYC's mission is to empower a diverse population of youth to achieve a successful transition to adulthood, through multicultural, comprehensive, and innovative programs that address youths' social, academic, and career needs. To achieve that mission, LAYC/MMYC provides services and opportunities to approximately 5,000 individuals annually to support academic achievement, promote healthy behaviors, and guide youth toward successful adulthood. LAYC/MMYC also conducts advocacy and public policy work to broaden opportunities for youth.

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS

In addition to a friendly work environment, we are pleased to offer the following benefits to our employees.

• Medical, dental, and vision plans with prescription coverage.
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Voluntary long-term disability and supplemental life insurance
• Matching 401(k) program beginning at hire
• 3 weeks paid vacation leave per year, increasing to 4 weeks with tenure, 12 days (upfront) paid sick leave per year, 12 paid holidays per year, 4 wellness days.
• Eight weeks paid parental leave, including adoption and foster care.
• Health club discounts
• One to two days per week of telework for most positions (eligible after first 60 days).

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Fosters a facility environment which condemns sexual abuse; provides resources and support to the programs, educates staff and UC on how to report incidents of sexual abuse and harassment.
• Provide PSA training, coaching, and education to program employees informed by ongoing observations, identified trends, and issues
• Create and provide curriculum content, as needed, on child training modules and ensure postings/ literature are available in UC respective languages.
• Responsible for implementing and coordinating facility awareness and preventative education to staff and UC of the facility's zero-tolerance for all forms of sexual abuse, sexual harassment, and inappropriate sexual behavior.
• Conduct ongoing reviews of services and identify specialized training needs to include the detection of indicators and signs of sexual abuse and sexual harassment, preserving physical evidence of sexual abuse, and how to respond effectively and professionally to victims.
• Provide support following a PSA-related incident/allegation at the program, including referring the incident for consultation with the external investigative intake specialist.
• Follow the required consultation actions and report internally and externally as required. • Participate in incident review calls, as applicable.
• Document tracking and record maintenance.
• Ensure - with the assistance of the multidisciplinary team - that all UC identified as victims receive all necessary, immediate, and ongoing medical, mental health, and support services.
• Follow up with employees after an incident and provide process recommendations, based on investigation findings.
• Maintain ongoing communication and serve as a liaison between the investigative provider and program to provide updates on the status of respective Significant Incident Reports (SIR)/Critical Level Events (CLE) and ensure that these incidents are promptly investigated and resolved.
• Ensure Significant Incident Report compliance via process metrics.
• Maintain all documentation of case information appropriately and in accordance with ORR and state childcare licensing confidentiality policy.
• Analyze data trends, identify actionable solutions, and coordinate with program leadership on effective implementation.
• Actively promote a culture of safety, proactive risk management, clinical excellence, ongoing regulatory visit readiness, and lead continuous process improvement activities.
• Conduct frequent unannounced and after-hour visits to monitor how employees are applying skills; identify safety issues and training needs to develop performance improvement plans to address and correct performance gaps.
• Conduct ongoing pre-audit reviews of policies, training, reports, and other documentation in preparation for ORR or regulatory visits.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Must have a bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences, human services, or social service fields, or a bachelor's degree in business administration or management.
• At least two years' experience working in the field of Human Trafficking.
• At least one year of experience working with child welfare standards, best practices, or quality assurance or compliance.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of community and local resources.
• Flexible schedule, including occasional evenings and weekends.
• Bilingual or fluent/proficient: English and Spanish required.
• Complete state and federal criminal and child abuse/neglect clearances.
• Pass national sex offender registry check.
• Flexible, energetic, positive individual with commitment to youth development in a high quality, respectful environment.
• Clean driving record.
• Ability to work well and communicate with culturally diverse populations.
• Must be able to provide proof of Immunization (Varicella, MMR, TDAP, Covid & Flu) or being willing and able to obtain required vaccinations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This is largely a sedentary position that requires the ability to speak, hear, see, and lift small objects up to 10 lbs. May require the ability to travel locally and/or regionally.

LAYC/MMYC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing opportunities without regard to age, race, color, pregnancy, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or status within any other protected group.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

TO APPLY

Please submit a cover letter and resume.