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❤️ Build a Career with PurposeBACKGROUND CHECK SPECIALIST

Background Check Specialist – ORR Program

 ???? Bethlehem and Doylestown, PA

???? Part-Time

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Looking for More Than Just a Job?

At The Children’s Home of Reading, we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life.

We’re seeking compassionate, dedicated professionals who are looking for more than a paycheck. We’re looking for individuals who want to make a difference, build rewarding careers, and become part of a team committed to helping others succeed.

Whether you’re beginning your career, changing professions, or bringing years of experience, we provide the training, support, and opportunities needed to help you thrive.

No experience required for many positions. Paid training provided.

About The Children’s Home of Reading

For more than 140 years, The Children’s Home of Reading has been dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and support.

Our employees play a vital role in helping individuals achieve greater independence, confidence, and success while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice.

Every day, our team members make a meaningful impact by supporting people in reaching their goals and living their best lives.

Why Join Our Team????? Competitive Pay & Benefits

• Competitive Compensation

• DailyPay – Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Paid Time Off

• Employee Assistance Program

• Wellness Programs

• Employee Referral Bonuses

• Company-Paid Training

???? Career Growth & Development

• Paid Training Programs

• Professional Development Opportunities

• Certification Opportunities

• Leadership Development Programs

• Career Advancement Opportunities

• Opportunities Across Multiple Service Lines

❤️ Meaningful Work That Matters

• Make a Difference Every Day

• Support Individuals and Families

• Build Meaningful Relationships

• Strengthen Communities

• Join a Mission-Driven Organization

What You’ll Do

As a Background Check Specialist, you will:

• Initiates and tracks DHS and FBI background check submissions for program staff and foster families.

• Maintains background check documentation in the ORR portal.

• Coordinates with the Apis HR Team on staff onboarding timelines.

• Conducts quality assurance reviews of background check submissions to ensure completeness and accuracy.

• Ensures all program staff and foster families meet applicable clearance requirements prior to any contact with UACs.

• Escalates delayed or incomplete background checks to the Program Director.

• Maintains recordkeeping systems for background check status and renewal timelines.

• Supports audits and monitoring visits related to staff suitability documentation.

• Exercise independent judgment consistent with program policy, ORR requirements, and applicable law.

• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with children, families, and staff.

• Maintain regular, reliable attendance and respond promptly to program needs, including outside standard business hours when required by the role.

Who We’re Looking For

You may be a great fit if you are:

✔ Compassionate

✔ Dependable

✔ Patient

✔ Team-Oriented

✔ Service-Focused

✔ Professional

✔ Positive

✔ Committed to Helping Others

Qualifications

Required:

• Must be 21 years of age.

• High school diploma or equivalent and demonstrated administrative experience in a compliance or human resources environment, with a minimum of 3 years of relevant employment experience.

• Current valid driver's license, driver registration, and a functional vehicle (as applicable to role)

• Base technical proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Smartsheet’s.

• Strong communication and project management skills.

• Must exhibit integrity and good moral character appropriate for working with children in a residential or foster care setting.

• Must successfully complete ORR-required background investigations.

• Must complete ORR-required training applicable to this position’s role and level of program responsibility, as required and scheduled by ORR.

• Must sign and comply with CHOR’s Code of Conduct consistent with ORR policy, confidentiality acknowledgement, and mandatory reporter agreement.

• Must disclose any prior misconduct, including conduct occurring off duty, on employment applications and in interviews. Material omissions are grounds for termination.

Schedule

• Part-Time / Non-Exempt

• This position is based across two work locations, Bethlehem and Doylestown. The employee will be required to report to and work from both offices as necessary and assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit at a meeting table or desk, stand, walk, bend, lift, reach, stoop, twist, climb steps, drive vehicle and assist individuals as needed.

• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

???? Apply Today

Some jobs pay the bills.

Some jobs build careers.

This job changes lives.

If you’re looking for meaningful work where your compassion, dedication, and hard work make a real difference every day, we encourage you to apply today.

Join our team and become the reason someone has a better day.

About Our Organization

The Children’s Home of Reading is part of the Inperium family of companies.

Employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Apis Services, Inc., Inperium Inc., and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment.

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

This policy of nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.