Multi Disciplinary Staffing Coordinator - Child Welfare

This position will perform advanced child welfare work that facilitates a specific multidisciplinary staffing on behalf of the lead agency.  This will include the coordination and facilitation of the multidisciplinary staffing. The recommendation may result in competing opinions and recommendations from the Department, as well as other organizations and persons involved in the life of the child.

ESSENTIONAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Coordinate and facilitate multidisciplinary staffing’s in person or remotely and send notifications to all participants who are required to attend.
• Review of prior and current history of child(ren) prior the MDT staffing in an effort to make an informed decision.
• Mediate disagreement during MDT staffing to ensure effective communication between participating individuals by using conflict resolution and collaborative problem- solving skills to ensure that the child and family remain the primary focus of each MDT staffing.
• Assist participants in using the strengths within the family when determining and establishing goals for the child; confirm best interest factors and specific information related to a child 3 years of age or younger are considered during the multidisciplinary staffing.
• Provide notification to the courts through Children’s Legal Services and DCF Regional staff within 48 hours after the conclusion of the staffing when a unanimous consensus could not be reached by all parties. 
• Develop written report for the court that outline the overall decisions of the multidisciplinary staffing’s and the feedback of each individual participant.  The court will be notified if the parties are unable to reach consensus during the staffing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with organizations and other agencies involved with child welfare such as community-based care providers, Children’s Legal Services, Guardian ad Litem, schools, clinical professionals, Department of Juvenile Justice, and other community agency resources.
• Maintain an organized tracking system to account for each multidisciplinary staffing and confirm participation of required attendees.
•  Document the outcome of multidisciplinary staffing’s in the Florida Safe Families Network (FSFN) System.
• Review Florida Statutes, DCF Operational Procedures, Administrative Rule and policies. Ensure participants are aware of confidentiality and HIPAA, and identify potential problems related to case specifics.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience

Master’s degree in social services or related field and at a minimum of one (1) in child welfare is preferred.  A Bachelor’s Degree in social services or related field, and a three (3) years’ experience in Child Welfare can be substituted for a master’s degree. Strong organizational and data management skills required. 

Licenses & Certifications

Possess a current Background Clearance Screening Letter as required by Florida Statute and DCF. Possess a valid Florida driver’s license and be insurable by the agency’s current insurance carrier

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: 

• Provides leadership and consultation to management of contracted agencies.
• Ability to function within a highly professional team.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to develop policy and procedure that serves as agencies operational guidelines and mandates.
• Knowledge of child welfare system.
• Ability to apply quality assurance methods, interpret outcomes and measure data.
• Ability to identify trends, interpret and monitor data in order to establish best practices as well as implement quality improvement and corrective action.
• Knowledge of computer programs and ability to learn internal systems.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS: 

Possess the physical health and stamina to consistently carry out job duties and essential functions over the course of a workday. Incumbent must have ability to operate a motor vehicle.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: 

Incumbent works in an office environment with frequent visits to external environments that require driving to and from various locations.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: 

Supervision is provided by the Director of Adoption Services in the form of one-on-one supervision and regular team meetings.  General guidelines and policies and procedures form the basis for performance monitoring.

ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE:

Our mission is, “Protecting Children, Supporting Families, and Engaging Communities”. Kids Central, Inc. is the lead Community Based Care agency for child welfare in Circuit 5, which encompasses Marion, Lake, Hernando, Sumter, and Citrus Counties. We maintain a system of care for children and families that have experienced or are at-risk of experiencing child abuse or neglect. Kids Central, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, disability, or veteran status as those terms are defined under applicable law. Kids Central is a Drug-Free Workplace, Equal Employment Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

Kids Central, Inc. provides a comprehensive compensation package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, and a generous paid time off allotment.

Employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V