National Safety Specialist

National Safety Specialist

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Language Requirements:
Must be fluent in Spanish and English.

Academic Requirements:
Required – bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences, human services, or social services;
Preferred – master’s degree in behavioral sciences, human services, or social services.

Certifications:

First aid, CPR, Emergency behavior intervention.

Work experience:

Required – At least three (3) years of progressive employment experience in the fields that demonstrate case management experience, as well as child welfare experience working with immigrant populations.

• Meet all federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards that apply to this position.
• Identify trends and training needs and develop training with the Mental Health Specialist and National Safety Officer.
• Make decisions affecting the safety and permanence of children served and guide the national team, in consultation with the National Safety Officer and Mental Health Specialist.
• Monitor cases to ensure staff engage each child and the family/sponsor in the caseload.
• Ensure children progress toward risk reduction and achieve treatment goals and positive case outcomes.
• Ensure staff records, files, forms, statistics, and information in the children’s records comply with agency, federal, and state standards and requirements.
• Participate in scheduled meetings, in-service training, and team decisions.
• Work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed or requested by the position supervisor.
• Maintain Compass Connections' professional and ethical standards of conduct outlined in the employee handbook, including demonstrating respect for agency staff, children, and community members, and always complying with the required dress code.

• Serve as part of the National Safety Team.
• Participate in case staffing with the national team, along with the National Safety Officer and Mental Health Specialist.
• Oversee all federal reporting, as it relates to Notices of Concern and significant incidents.
• Elevate all reports related to minors in crisis and ensure comprehensive safety plans are in place for all unaccompanied children identified.
• Handle operations within the Post Release and Home Study Services Program, ensuring all external and internal reporting is completed according to federal requirements.
• Meet all deadlines required by program supervisor and federal partners.
• Recommend interventions to ensure the safety of the children and families served.

• Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment.
• Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request.
• Pass pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks.
• Respond sensitively and competently to the service population’s cultural and socio-economic characteristics.
• Communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Work collaboratively with other staff members, service providers, and professionals.
• Work in a fast-paced environment and always maintain emotional control and professional composure.
• Organize and prioritize responsibilities and duties efficiently.
• Maintain computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position.
• Work effectively and without intensive supervision both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of all Compass Connections policies and procedures.

Compass Connections is committed to following immunization recommendations produced by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC). All employees are required to receive an annual Influenza vaccination or obtain an approved exemption as a medical or religious accommodation. This is a condition of employment, and all new hires will be responsible for providing proof.

In accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable federal and state laws (e.g., the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)), it is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all employees equally regardless of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, or any other classification made unlawful or prohibited by federal, state, local laws, such as age, citizenship status, veteran or military status, or disability.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.