Lead Triage Specialist

Child Saving Institute•Omaha, NE

2h•Onsite

About The Position

Provides coordination of the Triage Center, which serves children and adolescents with safety and placement needs. The position also provides task supervision and accountability to staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field preferred.
Experience serving children/adolescents in out-of-home placement preferred.
Ability to provide on-call coverage.
Knowledge and skills in the needs of neglected, abused, and exploited children; family functioning; child development; child welfare issues and services; and advocating for families and children.
Ability to work autonomously and make appropriate decisions in crisis situations.
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
Own transportation that meets agency vehicle inspection requirements.
Valid driver’s license with no more than three points.
Proof of insurance that meets agency requirements.
Completion of a defensive driver training class.
Ability to provide hands-on caregiving, including to infants and small children.
Ability to type and perform other office skills.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to thirty-five pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field preferred.
Experience serving children/adolescents in out-of-home placement preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide on-site coordination of program activities and collaboration with Project Harmony, Child Protective Services, law enforcement, and CSI staff.
Supervise and care for children/adolescents awaiting placement or otherwise in need of Triage Center services.
Advocate for the best interests of children served, especially regarding placement decisions. Assist with gathering information to assess the safety and permanency needs of each child/youth and communicate with law enforcement and Child Protective Services personnel.
Complete required documentation of client and program activities.
When necessary, coordinate medical examinations for those in care and assist in the coordination of forensic interviews.
Facilitate positive transitions into out-of-home placements.
Organize, clean, and assist in the daily maintenance of the Triage Center.
Complete other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
Complete training necessary to perform position and necessary for professional growth.
Work in partnership with Project Harmony, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, and law enforcement personnel.