Safe Environment Compliance Auditor- OCYP - Archdiocese of Philadelphia

This job description explains the detail and general nature of the position; and overview of why the job exists and what the job is to accomplish.

Job purpose

The Safe Environment Compliance Auditor is responsible for the monitoring of the compliance of Archdiocesan parishes, schools, and entities with policies as they relate to contact with children.

Duties and responsibilities

• Conducts on-site audits to ensure compliance with Archdiocesan policies by examining and analyzing records, reports, operating practices, and documentation
• Recommends opportunities to strengthen the policies and procedures.
• Conducts review of data entered into the database.

• Prepares for audit by researching materials; formulating a plan of action.
• Works with site administrators and designated staff the entity being audited during all phases of the audit process.
• Communicates audit progress and findings by preparing reports; providing information in meetings.
• Adheres to time-lines concerning completion of audit documentation.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Represents the organization to the public in person, via phone or e-mail in a professional manner.
• Performs administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
• Ability to plan and follow a schedule, set priorities, and work independently.
• Assists with general functioning of office as needed.
• Contribute ideas and suggestions to improve the office functions.
• Support office efforts to prevent child abuse and promote healing through various methods including serving on office committees and workgroups.
• Complete required ongoing continuing education training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education
  • Bachelor's degree required.

• Specialized Knowledge
  • Working knowledge of and comfort with Catholic faith and parish life is required.

• Abilities
  • Strong verbal and written communication ability
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Planning and organization
  • Attention to detail
  • Travel within 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 criminal background check.
  • Successful completion of mandatory Child Abuse Prevention trainings.
  • Ability to organize work, multi- task, and consistently meet deadlines.
  • Ability to analyze problems and address situations which require prompt decision and action.
  • Ability to perform job duties with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
  • Ability to maintain confidential information.
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• Licenses
  • None

• Experience
  • Background in database management and compliance.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Working conditions

This position is expected to be carried out Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. May require working on occasional evenings and weekends.

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 occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tool 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 30lbs.