Handle With Care Coordinator — Bartow County

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Handle With Care Coordinator — Bartow County

EMPLOYER: Advocates for Children

DEPARTMENT: Administration

REPORTS TO: President/CEO

EFFECTIVE DATE: 10/1/2025

SUMMARY: Leads daily operations for Handle With Care. Serves as the primary liaison to law enforcement and school partners. Plans and delivers training(s). Coordinates countywide implementation and continuous improvement.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day program operations and case flow.
• Receive and route Handle With Care notices to designated school contacts with fidelity and speed.
• Liaise with police, sheriff, school districts, and DFCS to ensure timely, secure information sharing.
• Lead partner training(s) on protocol, privacy, and trauma informed practices.
• Monitor compliance and data quality. Produce monthly dashboards and outcome reports.
• Convene partner meetings and problem solve barriers to implementation.
• Maintain procedures, MOUs, contact lists, and resource guides.
• Track referrals to school and community supports and close the loop on outcomes.
• Support outreach, awareness, and stakeholder onboarding across Bartow County
• Uphold confidentiality, FERPA, and all applicable laws and policies.
• Demonstrate a commitment to PQI and attend meetings as required.
• Demonstrates passion for the mission of Advocates for Children and a commitment to ensuring fairness and accessibility for all through active participation in related training and advocacy efforts.
  
  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, education, criminal justice, public administration, or related field. Equivalent experience considered
• Two or more years in program coordination within schools, law enforcement, child welfare, or community health
• Experience with Handle With Care or similar notification models, preferred.
• Knowledge of Bartow County schools and public safety landscape, preferred.
• Bilingual English and Spanish, preferred.
• Proven experience managing cross agency initiatives and training(s)
• Proficiency in trauma informed care and practical application in school and community settings
• Strong data, documentation, and reporting skills
• Systems thinker with strong follow through
• Excellent communication with diverse partners
• Meeting facilitation and training delivery
• Judgment under pressure and sound confidentiality practices
• Basic data management in Excel or Google Sheets. CRM or case tracking experience a plus
• Clear background check and valid driver’s license
  
  

COMPETENCIES:

• Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
  
  

Physical Demands And Work Enviornment

• Occasionally required to stand
• Occasionally required to walk
• Frequently required to sit
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Continually required to talk or hear.

• Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
• Hybrid work site to include office, schools, and field meetings within Bartow County
• Occasional early morning or evening partner sessions
• The employee must occasionally lift and /or move more than 25 pounds / frequently lift and/or move up to 15pounds / continually lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include:
• Close vision; Distance vision; Color vision; Peripheral vision; Depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently required to drive a personal vehicle.