MDT Coordinator

Project Harmony - Haven for Abuse Response Members; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Project Harmony - Haven for Abuse Response Members in Omaha, NE seeks an experienced MDT Coordinator to coordinate child abuse and neglect case reviews, improve cross-agency communication, and ensure accountability within the multidisciplinary team. The role supports services for child victims and non-offending family members and requires collaboration with court and service providers.

The successful candidate will facilitate team meetings, coordinate training, and maintain accurate case

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, early childhood education, criminal justice, psychology or related field.
• Training or experience in team facilitation and mediation skills is preferred.
• Previous professional experience in early childhood encouraged.
• Experience as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience related to investigation and treatment of child abuse cases.

Responsibilities

• Review and coordinate child abuse/neglect cases to improve agency communication.
• Assist county attorney with case reviews and MDT staffing needs.
• Provide case coordination in Douglas County Juvenile Court as needed.
• Attend court hearings and refer services to families and professionals.
• Prepare and submit reports on MDT outcomes and protocols.
• Input case information into the agency database in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with system partners and identify staff training needs.
• Ensure culturally competent services regardless of background.
• Participate in community committees and advisory boards.

Skills

Organizational skills

Early childhood development

Trauma-informed care

Communication skills

Public speaking

Problem solving

Resilience under pressure

Interpersonal skills

Initiative and energy

Professionalism

Self-starter/independence

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work, early childhood education, criminal justice, psychology or related field

Job description

Description

If you are looking for a place where you can make a difference in the life of a child, Project Harmony is looking for you. We are seeking an experienced and committed MDT Coordinator to join our dynamic and innovative organization. This position is responsible for the review and coordination of child abuse and neglect cases and is established to improve communication across agency lines, ensure accountability within the team response and to enhance services for child victims and their non-offending family members.

Who We Are

Project Harmony exists to provide effective, immediate and sensitive support to child abuse victims and their non-offending family members. Project Harmony is committed to a vision with a focus on one goal: ending the cycle of child abuse and neglect. Project Harmony is one of the largest Child Advocacy Centers in the nation.

At Project Harmony, we don’t just accept difference – we celebrate it, we support it and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our clients and our community. Project Harmony is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national original, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

Our Values

Project Harmony and all employees are committed to creating a culture that is focused on:

• Diversity and Inclusion: Respect and embrace diversity and inclusion of all
• Strategic Innovation: Lead the field in response to the evolving needs of children and families
• Quality Service: Ensure consistent, high-quality service with impactful results, to our families, our partner agencies, the community, and each other
• Collaborative Relationships: Build trusted relationships by leading with honesty, integrity, vulnerability, and humility

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review and analyze child abuse and neglect reports received by law enforcement and child protective services pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. §28-710
• Assist the county attorney in facilitating regular case reviews and arranging for training opportunities for the multidisciplinary team. Regularly evaluate multi-disciplinary team membership and ensure that relevant disciplines are included. Recruit new multi-disciplinary team members as needed
• Work with the Coordination Team to continuously identify and evaluate goals and outcomes
• Provide case coordination in Douglas County Juvenile Court as needed for Impact from Infancy Program cases:
• Attend court hearings, as needed
• Assist case managers with service referrals
• Provide information to case professionals and judges on services and interventions targeted at families with children birth to five
• Communicate recommendations to case professionals and judges
• Prepare reports, as needed or requested
• Submit reports as requested regarding frequency, outcomes and recommendations of the multi-disciplinary team case review as well as for improvement in protocols and practices
• Timely input of case information related to goals and outcomes into agency database
• Work closely and collaboratively with system partners
• Assist in identifying training needs for child welfare staff, attorneys and judges about child development, trauma, parent-child relationships, availability of community services and resources for children and families and other best practice trainings, as needed
• Participation in community committees and advisory boards
• Ensure culturally competent services are provided without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, socioeconomic status, disability, gender or sexual orientation
• Other MDT Coordinator duties as assigned

Requirements

Qualifications

Education

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in social work, early childhood education, criminal justice, psychology or related field required

Experience and Training

• Training or experience in team facilitation and mediation skills is preferred
• Previous professional experience working in early childhood preferred
• Previous experience in working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Previous professional experience related to the investigation and treatment of child abuse cases

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills
• Knowledge and understanding of infancy/early childhood development including the impact of trauma
• Knowledge and understanding of various evidence-based trauma-informed care therapy models will be helpful
• Demonstrate effective communication skills (verbal, written and active listening) to include knowledge in facilitating difficult conversations
• Effective communication/comfort with public speaking
• Demonstrate problem solving skills and ability to resolve conflicts
• Stable, resilient and flexible under pressure
• Excellent interpersonal and decision-making skills
• High level of initiative and energy
• High level of professionalism
• Must be a self-starter and able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Demonstrate use of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
• Must respect and maintain confidentiality

Other

• Must be willing to work flexible hours
• Must submit and successfully pass a criminal history background check
• Must have access to a vehicle, possess a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance
• Position may involve some travel, primarily within the state

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with it.