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HHS - Security Assistant II (DCS)
Location:
Rockville, MD
Description:
HHS - Security Assistant II Protection Strategies Inc. About Us: Do you want to make a difference? Do you want to join a diverse team supporting a unifying mission? PSI is always looking to enhance its staff with professional, talented individuals. PSI is willing to sponsor candidates for Top Secret Clearance (for specific jobs that require it) Culture PSI's success is driven by our motto "People First, Mission Always." We put people first, and this starts with our team members. We treat everyone on our diverse team with respect, and we work hard to ensure everyone's success by providing leadership, training, mentorship, and development opportunities. Our competitive benefits and culture of integrity, professionalism, and excellence attracts top talent in the industry. Missions Together with our federal partners, PSI is engaged in protecting critical assets by investigating and adjudicating personnel for secure and sensitive programs, protecting the resiliency of the Nation's essential infrastructure, and supporting the safe placement of unaccompanied refugee minors. We support the mission of our customers through trusted partnerships and by creating tailored solutions that meet their needs and overcome the challenges created by the ever-evolving landscape. Workforce Diversity PSI has achieved and maintains one of the most diverse workforces in the country. 56% of our workforce is ethnically diverse and 53% of our workforce are women. This extends to our leadership team as well. 56% of our leadership team is ethnically diverse and 50% of our leadership team are women. At PSI, we do not talk about doing the right thing, we just do it. About the role: Responsible for processing background check requests for potential sponsors of unaccompanied children. They receive background check requests (both fingerprint and child abuse and neglect), work with respective federal or state agencies to compile existing information. Coordination of the delivery of that information to the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) or ACF designee . They are responsible for timely email request responses and coordination, as well as evaluating various database searches for potential sponsor information. They are expected to serve in an advisory capacity to the SAI's based on their additional experience. There are two primary areas that SAI's will work in: Sponsor Checks Child Abuse and Neglect Checks. Sponsor Checks focus primarily on matching received request paperwork with Special Agency Check (SAC) results received from OPM (Office of Personnel Management), and then opening , processing , and closing cases in an Office of Security and Strategic Information (OSSI) electronic database. There is considerable follow up with OPM, ACF personnel, and ACF designees . Child Abuse and Neglect Checks (CA/N) focus primarily on receiving requests and coordinating with state child protective services to receive CA/N records for potential sponsors. There is considerable follow up with OPM, ACF personnel, and ACF designees . Responsibilities: Coordinate Sponsor Checks and/or Child Abuse and Neglect Checks on potential sponsors of Unaccompanied Children via already existent OSSI-established procedures Interface with the respective Federal and State-level Criminal History and/or Child Protective Services agencies throughout the U.S., ACF personnel and designees, and other OSSI staff, as well as OSSI customers Produce graphical and written reports on findings and statistics. Present OSSI/DCS procedures in a classroom setting, via conference call or web demonstration to DCS customers, ACF personnel or designees, and other federal partners. This position will require less than 5% out of state travel a year to provide or participate in care provider site visits and state agency visits to provide training presentations or other assistance as needed. Overcome obstacles and accomplish the mission of obtaining timely, accurate child abuse and neglect checks on sponsor applicants of Unaccompanied Children. Serve as mentor/senior advisors to Junior Case Management Specialists Serve as main points of contact for the government requests for information relating to the processes and procedures in DCS Customer-friendly service skills - especially in communication to overcoming obstacles Prepare technical reports summarizing investigative findings Manage large amounts of information Conduct necessary research on policies and procedures regarding state Child Protective Services Checks -Child Abuse and Neglect Checks as appropriate Receive and prepare written responses and/or processes requests for information Preference for familiarity with Spanish and/or willingness to learn Must be sensitive to other cultures and ethnic groups Motivated, self-starter, able to work independently with limited supervision, and overcome obstacles . Case Load Management : Independently handling and managing your own case load efficiently. Communication with ORR Facility Team: Maintaining open and effective communication with team members at the ORR facility. Cases: Opening new cases. Processing cases. Closing cases. Weekly Follow-ups: Conducting weekly follow-ups on existing cases to ensure they are up-to-date . Monitoring cases closely to ensure timely and satisfactory results. Qualifications/Requirements: Education at the Associate level and/or equal work experience At least 2 years experience as a SAI or demonstrated work/experience equivalent Must be a U.S. citizen Must be willing to travel up to 5% Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Access, Power Point, Word) Company Benefits/Perks: Medical HSA + HRA Goodrx Telemedicine Dental Benefits Vision Benefits Basic and Voluntary Life and Ad&D Disability Products Employee Assistance Program 401(K) Retirement Plan Commuter Benefits Financial Advisor Tuition Assistance EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Our company takes affirmative action in support of its policy to and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Our company maintains a drug-free workplace. All offers of employment will be contingent on applicant passing a pre-employment drug screen.
Company:
Protection Strategies
Posted:
April 17 on ApplicantPRO
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