Multi-Disciplinary Team Facilitator -Non-Merit

This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly.

Regular Schedule: 34 hours per week.

A Non-Merit vacancy exists in the Department of Health and Human Services, Family Services Division.

Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

All interested candidates must apply at this time.

Current and future vacancies occurring in this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You must attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are accepted.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Job Purpose

The MDT (Multi-Disciplinary Team) Facilitator assesses, coordinates and manages the daily activities and information sharing of the Multidisciplinary Team. The facilitator’s main purpose is to support the delivery of services by the MDT and ensure its effectiveness and cohesion. This role involves strong organizational skills to support case coordination, information sharing, and outcome monitoring for child victims and their families.

Essential Job Duties

• Effectively coordinate the MDT response to child abuse in their community.
• Build and maintain relationships among MDT members.
• Facilitating shared decision-making to ensure a coordinated, comprehensive response.
• Ensuring adherence to MDT agreements and protocols as directed by NCA accreditation.
• Providing a vital, unique skill set for understanding stages of team development, group dynamics, and key concepts for team resilience.
• Ensuring continuous care coordination across all disciplines that fosters a CAC best practice response
• Identifying gaps in service delivery across disciplines
• Implementing solutions to multidisciplinary challenges or gaps in services
• Recognizing sources of bias and identifying strategies for mitigating it
• Identify any emerging issues or notable trends impacting crime victims in our jurisdiction
• Applying strategies to build trust and psychological safety among MDT members
• Act as a central point of contact, manage confidential information, and ensure care plans are implemented effectively
  
  

Examples Of Other Duties

• Tracking client pathways or case outcomes to meet NCA reporting requirements
• Assisting CAC Co-Directors with formally onboarding new team members
• Practice building powerful questions for increased dialogue and conflict resolution
• Schedule Diversion Signings by calling families and explaining the process of diversion agreements, setting up meetings and coordinating/facilitating the meeting with all parties.
  
  

NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.Required Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree, preferably in Social Work or a related field.

Plus

A minimum of two years of relevant experience.

Preferred Education

A master’s degree is preferred but not required.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• The facilitator has the knowledge, skills and abilities to assess, coordinate and manage day-to-day activities and share information with the MDT team.
• The facilitator is able to directly support the delivery of services by the MDT, serve as a high-level professional who ensures the effectiveness and cohesion of the entire team.
• This role has strong organizational skills that help in managing the delivery of services to child victims and their families by supporting case coordination, information sharing, and outcome monitoring that directly impacts the quality of trauma-informed care and justice provided.
  
  

Licenses and Certificates

Possession of a valid license equivalent to a non-commercial, class C Maryland driver's license may be required for some positions at the time of appointment.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education

Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications, and education beyond high school to meet the required qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcript must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and/or Education will result in your application not being considered.

Proof of Degree Equivalency

Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org)

Mail Or Deliver Documents To

ATTN: Multi-Disciplinary Team Facilitator - Non-Merit

Office of Human Resources

Baltimore County Government

308 Allegheny Ave.

Towson, MD 21204

You must attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are accepted.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE

Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of the training and experience as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation.Some positions require employees to complete an approved training program and must pass a competency test by the second training available after appointment to this classification.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

The work of this classification is essentially sedentary but may include occasional walking, standing, and/or other limited physical activities. Some positions within this classification require traveling between work sites.

Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation

Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment background investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting check.