Child Safety Protocol Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Child Safety Protocol Manager

JOB CLASSIFICATION: Exempt Full-time

DEPARTMENT: Office for Child and Youth Protection

REPORTS TO: Director and Assistant Director

DIRECT REPORTS: None

Summary

The specialist is responsible for the monitoring and supporting of the compliance of Archdiocesan parishes, schools and entities with safety policies as they relate to working with children.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

· Conducts on-site audits to ensure compliance with policies by examining and analyzing records, reports, operating practices, and documentation; recommending opportunities to strengthen the internal control structure. Also reviews data saved in the database that tracks compliance.

· Supports parishes, schools and entities with technical assistance on the best practices.

· Prepares for audit by researching materials; formulating a plan of action.

· Communicates audit progress and findings by preparing reports; providing information in meetings.

· Represent the organization to the public in person, via phone or email in a professional manner.

· Interacts regularly with Archdiocese partners about quality assurance and child abuse prevention.

· Serves as a resource to internal and external partners on issues related to child safety in community settings.

· Demonstrates solid communication and collaboration with a diverse set of stakeholders.

· Perform administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

· Ability to plan own schedule, set priorities and work independently is necessary.

· Assist with the general functioning of office as needed.

· Make recommendations regarding policies, procedures, and practice to enhance audit process.

· Demonstrates flexibility to assist with other office tasks as assigned.

· Contribute ideas and suggestions to improve office.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Travel within the five counties of the Archdiocese is required, must have valid driver’s license and access to a car.
• Position is contingent on successful completion of a background check.
• Position is contingent on successful completion of a criminal background check

Education

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Experience

• Background in database management and compliance.
• Skills in writing reports.
• Knowledge of principles of child well-being and safety.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and mature interpersonal skills are critical.
• Working knowledge of and comfort with Catholic faith and parish life required

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.