Youth Protection Officer - UCLA

Another Source's client, UCLA, is recruiting a Youth Protection Officer to join their team in Los Angeles.

Here's a little about UCLA and the position they are recruiting for:

About the Role

The Youth Protection Officer (YPO) is a newly created position that plays a vital role in safeguarding minors who participate in non-student, youth-centered programs. Reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor, the YPO manages university-wide compliance initiatives, ensuring adherence to laws, regulations, and policies related to youth safety.

What's in it for you:

At UCLA, the value of UC employment goes far beyond base pay. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, this position offers an anticipated annual salary range of $110,000-$120,000. Explore UCLA's Benefits: https://chr.ucla.edu/new-employee/employee-benefits

Key responsibilities include:

Establishes and maintains a youth compliance program consistent with Federal Sentencing Guidelines elements of an effective compliance program. May include establishing and leading a university task force for this purpose.

• Collaborates with Office of Campus Counsel, Human Resources, Insurance Risk Management, and other applicable areas, including Academic and administrative leadership, to recommend and apply updates that impact non-student youth safety.

• Audits youth-centered programs for compliance with university policies.

• Monitors background clearance and training requirements for persons working within youth centered programs, in collaboration with CHR's background check unit and program directors.

• Serves as a subject-matter expert in youth protection. Researches current trends and best practices and ensures educational/compliance resources remain up to date and relevant. Reviews and analyzes registration and other compliance data trends to determine how to better achieve the goals of the Youth Safety program, and to improve processes/procedures.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive communication plan.

• Establishes and maintains a database of information on all university programs involving participation of minors, including university-sponsored activities off campus.

• Reports data, metrics, issues and incidents to appropriate stakeholders as necessary.

• Manages the content of a "protection of minors" website.

• Fosters a culture of compliance through outreach and engagement with university programs involving the participation of minors, and ensures university policies, rules, and regulations governing them are followed, holding programs accountable.

• Monitors and reviews regulatory and legislative changes impacting youth programs, prepares the university's response, and acts on appropriate changes to ensure implementation.

• Acts as subject matter expert to evaluate and resolve youth protection questions and issues with staff, faculty, volunteers and/or visitors. Provides consultation on reporting matters to Child Protective Services (CPS) to various stakeholders across the university.

• Creates or develops, shares, delivers, and implements appropriate training, educational programs, resources, presentations and other communications (template forms, instructional materials, etc.) to areas sponsoring youth programs to enhance safety and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.

• 7+ years of experience in youth protection or related compliance programs preferred.

• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

• Experience developing and delivering training programs.

• Ability to manage complex and extremely sensitive issues with professionalism while understanding the legal privacy and confidentiality parameters.

• Knowledge of American Camp Association standards is required.

Additional Information

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) under the Clery Act and as a Mandatory Reporter under CANRA. Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check and Live Scan.

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