Clinical Programs Coordinator I-Peds Child Protection

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Florida in Jacksonville seeks a Clinical Programs Coordinator I-Peds Child Protection to join a multidisciplinary team serving victims of child abuse and their families. The role coordinates services, manages intake forms, and schedules forensic exams and interviews.

Based in Jacksonville with a catchment across eight Northeast Florida counties; requires a Bachelor's degree and a Level II background check, plus annual continuing education credits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• Experience in child abuse/neglect services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate services for victims of child abuse and their families.
• Manage intake/referral forms and documentation in CPTIS.
• Schedule forensic medical exams, interviews, and appointments.
• Liaise with CPT Medical Providers, supervisors and external partners.
• Participate in community training and outreach activities.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Case management

Interagency coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

BA/BS in related field

Tools

CPTIS

Referral intake process

Job description

Clinical Programs Coordinator I-Peds Child Protection

Job No: 541244

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Jacksonville Campus

Categories: Allied Health, Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support, Health Care Administration/Support

Department: 30090000 - JX-PEDIATRICS-JACKSONVILLE

Job Description

Classification Title: Clinical Programs Coordinator I-Peds Child Protection

Classification Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in in an appropriate; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Functions as a member of a multidisciplinary team organized to provide and coordinate services for victims of child abuse and neglect and their families. The position requires knowledge in the areas of child abuse and neglect and family dynamics, skills in the areas of assessing/case management, crisis intervention, and making appropriate referrals. Based in in Jacksonville, FL, this position includes the catchment area of Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, Putnam, St. Johns, Volusia and Flagler counties.

Receives referral information during agency business hours, which are received by the Department of Children and Families, Law Enforcement and other referral sources, in the eight (8) Northeast Florida Counties covered by the UF First Coast Child Protection Team. Ensures all necessary information is obtained and documented in CPTIS or on the appropriate Intake form as required. Provide all intake/referral forms to supervisor on daily basis for assignment. Staff all referrals with the CPT Medical Provider(s) and Supervisor(s) and schedules forensic medical exams, interviews and other appointments as needed. Notifies all community partners involved of appointments dates/times. Consults with therapists, psychologist, internal and external medical providers, hospitals, State Attorneys Offices and external community partners regarding case referrals. Reports problems with the referral process or an individual referral, to the Team Coordinator or Assistant Team Coordinator, within the required timeframe.

Organizes and performs office and clerical functions including, but not limited to, manages the front desk reception area, answers phones, transfers calls, ensures the lobby area is clean and organized, greets clients and obtains intake paperwork for client visits. Establishes and/or maintains filing systems and workflows, filing and tracking the records sent to the offsite records storage facility, sending information (interviews, documents, etc.) to the appropriate parties per statute guidelines. Provides general administrative support to the CPT First Coast Program and leadership.

Ensures that copies of intake exception reports are sent to the Department of Children and Families daily.

Participates in community training/outreach activities as directed by the Team Coordinator.

Expected Salary: $43,888 - $52,500 per year

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in in an appropriate; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

This position requires a Level II criminal background check (including fingerprinting). Requires completion of 20 hours of annual, continuing education.

Preferred: BA or BS in a related field of social services from an accredited college/university. It is strongly preferred the applicant have skills in networking with the community of law enforcement, DCF and victim serving agencies and be able to coordinate scheduling while dealing with emergency crisis situations.

Background Check is Required.

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The University of Florida is a public institution and subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Records laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2HRS or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.

Health Assessment Required: Yes

Applications Close: 18 September 2026

Our Commitment:

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.