Child Advocacy Center - Multidisciplinary Team Coordinator I

City of Abilene•Abilene, TX

28d

About The Position

Under general direction, facilitate the coordination of Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) and Care Coordination Team (CCT) services for children and nonoffending caregivers involved in child abuse investigations. Cultivate and strengthen professional relationships with all partner agencies, review data, analyze gaps in service, and create solutions to ensure all child victims receive appropriate services.

Requirements

Three (3) years of social service experience is required and one (1) year of experience with a Child Advocacy Center is preferred.
A Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field is required.
A valid Texas driver’s license, the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days of employment is required, or a military waiver is required.
Pass FBI background check, Department of Family and Protective Services background check, and a sex offender registration check.
Knowledge of Child Advocacy Center/Multidisciplinary team model, and role of interagency partners.
Knowledge of Laws and statues related to child abuse and joint investigations.
Skill to Communicate professionally orally and in writing.
Skill to Actively listen, analyze details, assess needs, and document accurately.
Skill to Use Google Suite including Sheets, Docs, and Gmail and operate a computer and standard office equipment.
Skill to Facilitate professional meetings and conduct group presentations.
Skill to Evaluate ongoing fidelity to MDT Working Protocols.
Ability to Maintain strict confidentiality and cultural awareness in the performance of all duties.
Ability to Adjust to change with a positive attitude and manage significant emotional stress.
Ability to Stay organized, manage time well, and pay attention to details.
Ability to Complete assignments by deadlines and thoroughly document work.
Ability to Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally.
Ability to Follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values – Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do.
Ability to Perform as a team member in a manner that accomplishes the Division’s mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect.

Responsibilities

Review Statewide Intake Reports, determine if cases meet criteria for services, and coordinate the scheduling of these services with partner agencies.
Analyze case tracking data, identify gaps in services, and create solutions that will ensure all children receive appropriate services.
Provide training to MDT members to include overview of CAC model, working protocols, joint investigations, and MDT process.
Facilitate MDT case review meetings and CCT service provision meetings, enter documentation in case tracking system, and follow-up on unresolved issues.
Respond to community inquiries, provide awareness and prevention presentations, and manage donations.
Cultivate strong relationships with partner agencies, organize team development activities, and engage in protocol revision as needed.
Assist with grant applications and reporting.
Routinely drive a personal vehicle for training, activities, and meetings locally. Drive a rental vehicle for out-of-town training and meetings.
Provide advocacy services and respond to the Child Advocacy Center after-hours for emergency cases as needed.
Recruit, train, and oversee volunteers.
Thoroughly document all work in a timely manner.