Background Check Specialist

About the Role

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.

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)

Pay

22.07 - 22.07 USD per hour