Background Screening Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY : The Background Screening Specialist works in support, and as part of an established team to help execute processes and deliver background screening services. The Background Screening Specialist is responsible for processing, researching and adjudicating Background Screening cases for Family Selected Caregivers. Provides support to the Caregiver Support Services teams by calling clients after services were completed. The Background Screening Specialist will coordinate with the Clinical Team Manager and Intake Specialist to complete intakes of new referrals. Participates in the organization’s continuous quality improvement efforts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Conduct background verification calls and services.
• Schedules and complete background checks and fingerprinting for Family Select Caregivers.
• Ability to conduct advanced telephonic and on-line database searches and relay information to complete background checks.
• Processing background reports according to company guidelines.
• Follow all applicable laws in order to remain in compliance while providing maximum possible accuracy in reportable records to the candidates for employment.
• Communicate with assigned candidates and team members and provide regular updates concerning results turnaround time and recommendations.
• Obtain and keep current any required Basic Screening Certification(s).
• Conduct administrative tasks as required by the Respite Program Manager.
• Communicates daily with third party vendor on all background investigation matters.
• Leads and interprets results of the final background check report conducted by vendor and make recommendation if applicant is approved or denied providing respite services.
• Informs Manager of the results of background investigation on a daily basis. Inform and directs recruitment staff on all questions / matters pertaining to background checks procedure and provides guidance on what is needed for final processing.
• Ensures all confidential Federal and State documents are in a safe and secure locked file cabinet.
• Assist Respite Manager with special projects of confidential and sensitive in nature.
• Conduct follow-up calls with previous families served (3,6, & 12 months).
• Conduct administrative tasks as required by the Respite Program Manager.
• Attend a minimum of 2 community outreach events monthly.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Works within the philosophy and guidelines of the Children’s Home Network.
• THESE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS ARE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS A COMPLETE STATEMENT OF ALL

DUTIES PERFORMED. EMPLOYEES WILL BE REQUIRED TO PERFORM OTHER JOB-RELATED MARGINAL DUTIES AS REQUIRED

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :

Education & Experience :

license suspension.

JOB DESCRIPTION

COMPETENCIES & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT :

Annual Training Requirements :

The following training topics are required annually : Sexual Harassment, Blood-borne Pathogens, Workplace

Accident Prevention and Reporting, Confidentiality and Privacy Practices, Diversity / Cultural Competency, Child Abuse and Neglect Mandated Reporter Statutes and Methods, Prevention of Violence in the Workplace, OSHA–related training, Crisis Prevention, and Program Goals.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies :

Essential Physical Skills :

Environmental Conditions :

Supervision Received :

Bi-weekly supervision is provided by Program Manager.