VQ is a national comprehensive child, youth and family services organization committed to providing successful and effective services while adhering to the highest professional standards.

VQ operates around the nation, providing care services such as residential programming, community-based services, and in-home services for children and their families. We work with state and federal governments to go where the need is greatest and give back to communities that need our services the most. Regardless of the circumstances and background that a child comes from, we believe they deserve an opportunity for a good life.

VisionQuest is seeking an Employment Screening Coordinator, also known as a Background Check Specialist, to support pre-employment and ongoing staff clearance requirements for programs serving Unaccompanied Children.

This is a process-driven, administrative role focused on tracking, documentation, and coordination — not high-level HR or compliance strategy. Training is provided.

This position is ideal for someone with administrative, HR support, recruiting, or onboarding experience who enjoys structured, detail-oriented work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate background checks and clearances for new hires and current employees
• Track and maintain documentation including fingerprints, TB tests, drug screens, registry checks, and affidavits
• Ensure all pre-employment and annual screening requirements are completed on time
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready electronic personnel files
• Monitor expiration dates and follow up on missing or expiring documentation
• Communicate requirements and timelines clearly to staff and supervisors
• Support internal audits and compliance reviews
• Work closely with HR, Compliance, and Program leadership
  
  
  

Who This Role Is Ideal For:

• • An administrative assistant or coordinator
  • Someone with HR, recruiting, or onboarding support experience
  • A detail-oriented professional who enjoys checklists and timelines
  • Someone looking for a stable role with clear expectations
    
    
    

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred
• 1–3 years of administrative, HR support, recruiting, or compliance-related experience highly preferred
• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Comfortable working with documentation and deadlines
• Proficient with Google Workspace or similar systems
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
  
  
  

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to pass background checks and drug screening
• TB test clearance and required vaccinations
• CPR/First Aid and CPI certification (or ability to obtain)
• Valid driver’s license
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
  
  

Working/Physical Requirements:

• May lift and carry up to 10 pounds frequently, up to 20 pounds occasionally, up to 50 pounds infrequently.
• Performs tasks that may involve standing or walking 50% of the day; sitting 50%of the day.
• May bend, stoop, reach and grasp as necessary.
• Must be able to provide First Aid and CPR.
• Must be able to perform physical holds as instructed in Crisis Prevention Intervention training (CPI).