Employee Development And Compliance Officer

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
Be responsible for managing recruitment programs, crafting and delivering training programs, and employee onboarding and ensure the overall business vision and culture are being maintained and enhanced. Be responsible for the coordination, facilitation, implementation, and monitoring of mandatory and quality enhancement trainings, provide assistance for agency meetings. Be responsible for in-depth review and evaluation of agency operational systems, documentation and service delivery according to the expectations and regulations of the various funding sources and with the highest professional standards. Be accountable for supporting and maintaining the safety & health programs and control measures for all sites, as well as coordinating these efforts with various environmental compliance programs, in order to protect all personnel and physical assets.
Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities :

• Work interdepartmentally to identify and develop training initiatives
• Assist in developing succession planning
• Assist management with assessing employee strengths and growth areas
• Creating cross training opportunities and facilitate safety trainings (CPR, CPI/TCI, etc.)
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and make adjustments as needed
• Create and maintain training materials and reference guides
• Assist with implementing employee retention plans
• Collect, review, and analyze program key performance indicators (fire/tornado drills, radon testing, public health inspections, fire marshal inspections, DCFS licensing inspections)
• Draft program improvement reports and assist with developing program improvement plans
• Assist with developing program and service delivery policies related to training and Compliance in accordance with accrediting bodies and funders expectations
• Conduct facility and vehicle safety inspections and reviews
• Draft facility and program safety compliance reports
• Draft and report safety violations or noncompliance
• Be very familiar with public health, DCFS, CARF, NAC and funder health and safety standards and protocols
• Interface with DCFS Licensing, Fire Marshals, Public Health staff, and with municipal health and safety officers or representatives
• Perform data entry activities
• Maintain all safety records
• Redevelop and maintain agency asset inventory
• Attend agency training, recommended trainings pertaining to duties, and attend staff meetings
• Produce monthly, quarterly, and year end (annual) program reports
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS :
Experience:

• 5 years' work experience in child welfare settings or school settings

Credential:
Associates Degree in Business, General Studies, Liberal Arts, or Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences, Health Sciences, or Business preferred
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate and work with coworkers, supervisors, and funders, and provide necessary guidance and support at all times.
• Mathematics and language arts proficiency
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access, etc.), Google Sheets and Google Forms
• Proficient in data entry and management
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Able to work collaboratively with teams
• Demonstrated reliability regarding attendance and work performance
• Ability to be creative, flexible and adaptive in ALL activities and responsibilities
• Must be a team player