Clinical Programs Coordinator I-Peds Child Protection

University of Florida; Jacksonville (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 neglect and their families.

The role requires knowledge of child abuse, family dynamics, case management, crisis intervention, and referrals. Responsibilities include intake coordination with CPTIS, scheduling forensic exams, and coordinating with partners across eight Northeast Florida counties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Level II criminal background check (including fingerprinting) required.
• 20 hours of annual continuing education required.

Responsibilities

• Functions as a member of a multidisciplinary team coordinating services for victims of child abuse and neglect.
• Coordinate intake/referral forms and schedule forensic exams and appointments.
• Notify community partners of appointment dates/times and collaborate with therapists and external providers.
• Manage front desk and clerical functions, filing, and records workflows.

Skills

Child protection knowledge

Case management

Crisis intervention

Referral coordination

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CPTIS

Job description

Classification Title

Clinical Programs Coordinator I-Peds Child Protection

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.

Job Description

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.

Health Assessment Required

Yes