About the role
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.