Disability & Compliance Specialist — Child Welfare

ICF; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF is seeking a Disability Specialist to support ACF’s mission by ensuring that children with disabilities are protected from abuse and meet medical, safety, and accessibility standards. The role involves consultation across care programs, overseeing medical management, and developing evidence‑based SOPs.

The position is full‑time with roughly 25% travel to provider sites, expected to last six months with potential extension based on project needs. A Public Trust clearance is required.

Qualifications

• MD, DO, NP, or PHD with active clinical license.
• 10 years of experience in disability services and complex medical needs.
• Experience with compliance, accessibility, and child welfare systems.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation and oversight to care programs and direct care providers.
• Intervene to ensure proper placement and medical management of high medical needs children.
• Develop SOPs and best practices for evidence‑based healthcare for children with disabilities.
• Assess grantee compliance with reasonable accommodations and access to services.
• Collaborate with partners to expand services for children with disabilities in ORR care and post‑reunification.
• Serve as SME during clinical case reviews to ensure compliance with legal settlements.
• Conduct site visits and needs assessments to monitor disability services.
• Train staff and stakeholders on child safety and disability‑informed practices.

Skills

Clinical collaboration

Disability services

Compliance

Communication

Education

MD/DO/NP/PhD with active clinical license

Job description

ICF is seeking a Disability Specialist to support ACF’s mission by ensuring that children with disabilities are protected from abuse and meet medical, safety, and accessibility standards. The role involves consultation across care programs, overseeing medical management, and developing evidence‑based SOPs.

The position is full‑time with roughly 25% travel to provider sites, expected to last six months with potential extension based on project needs. A Public Trust clearance is required.