Clinical Programs Coordinator I-Peds Child Protection

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.

$43,888 - $52,500 per year

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. 

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. 

This is a time-limited position.  Time limited positions are based on circumstances, such as funding sources, which control the length of time for which the position is available.

Background Check is Required.

To be considered you must upload your Cover Letter, Resume/CV, and contact information for 3 References.

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Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.

The University of Florida is a public institution and subject to all requirements under the 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). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.