Background Screening Analyst - ReqCode 1505

Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc., a leader in therapeutic programs for at risk youth, is seeking a Background Screening Analyst to work out of the Largo, FL office. This position will be part of the Lead Agency for Community Based Care for Pinellas and Pasco counties.

Responsible for performing Criminal Background Screenings and Diligent Search in accordance with Chapters 39, 63, 435 and DCF Policy. Serves as a important member of the Information Management (IM) team of the Community Based Care Data Services.

Essential Functions:

*Performs Criminal Background Searches in accordance with Chapters 39, 63, 435, and DCF Policy.

*Responsible for intake and tracking of Criminal research/Diligent search requests and results with extreme accuracy.

*Determines the screening level requirements for each of the 10 individual types of requests based on type, case manager contact, DCF policy & Fl Statutes.

*Evaluates each case and based on findings, determine Permanent, 5 Year limit and non disqualifying offenses.

*Disseminates individual's criminal history by interpreting FCIC, CJIS, arrest reports and Court dockets, being fully versed in legal acronyms/abbreviations pertaining to Florida statute.

*Uses informed judgment skills in determining additional criminal resources needed for research, based on information gathered for specific cases.

*Contacts county, state, national & international law enforcement divisions to discuss and obtain the appropriate information, when clarification of criminal charges, adjudication or court docket progress is needed.

*Presents all findings with required documentation to requestors by comprehensibly explaining criminal/abuse charges, legal court dockets & probation history as necessary.

*Qualifies applicants for FBI fingerprint submission, scheduling appointments in Pasco/Pinellas, successfully obtaining the scans via livescan machine and transmitting to the FBI for review.

*Provides findings and substantive reasoning for Disqualified Licensing applicants to DCF-Background Screening, for use in Exemption Hearings.

*Attends Adoption Review Committee meetings for 5 counties, serving as a committee member by evaluating individual cases and rendering decision of approval/disapproval, based on findings and discussion.

*Performs full detailed address, criminal, child support, birth verification searches to locate absent parents and correspond with clients and outer-agency resources via phone, fax and mail for Diligent Search documentation, while following guidelines documented in FL Statute and DCF Policy.

*Produces a legally correct Affidavit of Diligent Search based on findings for use by the State Attorneys office and the Office of the Attorney General in TPR proceedings.

*Supports the project's QA function, QA data needs, and deadlines for reports and monitoring as they pertain to background screenings and diligent searches.

Education & Experience:

-Education - High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate's degree preferred.

-Experience - Four years computer work experience required. Law or Criminal Justice knowledge preferred.

-Skills - Computer experience in a Windows environment, Microsoft Office (Excel and Word), ability to learn and utilize other software programs. Detail oriented, able to work independently, exercise judgment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.

EOE/DFWP