Orlando Health
Case Coordinator, Child Protect Team - Osceola County
Orlando Health, Orlando, Florida, us, 32885
Case Coordinator, Child Protect Team – Osceola County
Position Summary: An updated resume with specific experience related to the job is highly appreciated. This team is part of the Howard Phillips Program for Children as part of protecting our vulnerable population. The Case Coordinator serves as a neutral party in abuse and neglect cases to determine appropriate outcomes. Cases are open for about 60 days and as a case coordinator you will obtain facts and report findings as you receive information. You are considered unbiased and an expert in your field. Former DCF involvement as an investigator or case worker is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
Provide expert consultation to community professionals involved in the investigation and assessment of child abuse allegations.
Participate in 24/7 on‑call duties as part of the 24/7 emergency response team coverage. Entails carrying a pager or cell phone and providing expert consultation on child abuse cases and responding in‑person to Children’s Advocacy Centers and hospitals in Orange and Osceola counties.
Maintain timely documentation in hospital charts for children admitted to Orlando Health hospitals when child abuse or neglect is suspected.
Provide depositions regarding case activities and findings for possible criminal prosecution of child abuse perpetrators.
Serve as expert witnesses in criminal and dependency court proceedings as needed.
Perform comprehensive, written psychosocial assessments of at‑risk families.
Facilitate multi‑disciplinary crisis planning sessions.
Coordinate and participate in examinations of children reported for abuse or neglect with CPT medical providers.
Serve as a resource to the community for case consultation on suspected cases of child abuse and neglect.
Conduct or participate in child and family interviews to assess factors contributing to suspected abuse or neglect.
Create written reports with recommendations for services and interventions to reduce the risk of future harm to children.
Maintain reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
Maintain compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Essential Functions
Decision making in this position entails a high degree of responsibility and expertise that significantly impacts the future risk to children of serious injury, including possible death.
Provide expert consultation to community professionals involved in the investigation and assessment of child abuse allegations.
Responsible for obtaining crucial forensic evidence necessary for criminal and dependency court cases of child abuse and neglect, including child homicides.
Provide highly specialized services including professional caliber photographic documentation of child abuse injuries and videotaped forensic interviews with suspected victims of maltreatment.
Participate in 24/7 on‑call duties as part of the 24/7 emergency response team coverage. Entails carrying a pager or cell phone and providing expert consultation on child abuse cases and responding in‑person to Children’s Advocacy Centers and hospitals in Orange and Osceola counties.
Qualifications Education & Training Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major emphasis on social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, child development, or nursing. Four (4) years of directly related experience may substitute for Bachelor’s degree major requirement if the degree is not in the aforementioned majors.
Experience Two (2) years’ experience working with children and families is required, one (1) year of which must be working with abused and neglected children. An MSW may substitute for one (1) year of experience. Must have a broad knowledge of child physical abuse, family dynamics, domestic violence, substance abuse, child sexual abuse, sexual predator typologies, Chapter 39 of Florida Statutes, Dependency Court, mental illness, child neglect, and medical neglect. Must be knowledgeable of standard computer office software, including word processing software.
Additional Information This role is not a remote job and requires you to come into the office daily. The office is located in Kissimmee, Osceola County.
Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior Level
Employment Type: Full‑time
Job Function: Other
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
Salary: $48,755.20 – $50,752.00 (Posted 3 weeks ago)
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Responsibilities
Provide expert consultation to community professionals involved in the investigation and assessment of child abuse allegations.
Participate in 24/7 on‑call duties as part of the 24/7 emergency response team coverage. Entails carrying a pager or cell phone and providing expert consultation on child abuse cases and responding in‑person to Children’s Advocacy Centers and hospitals in Orange and Osceola counties.
Maintain timely documentation in hospital charts for children admitted to Orlando Health hospitals when child abuse or neglect is suspected.
Provide depositions regarding case activities and findings for possible criminal prosecution of child abuse perpetrators.
Serve as expert witnesses in criminal and dependency court proceedings as needed.
Perform comprehensive, written psychosocial assessments of at‑risk families.
Facilitate multi‑disciplinary crisis planning sessions.
Coordinate and participate in examinations of children reported for abuse or neglect with CPT medical providers.
Serve as a resource to the community for case consultation on suspected cases of child abuse and neglect.
Conduct or participate in child and family interviews to assess factors contributing to suspected abuse or neglect.
Create written reports with recommendations for services and interventions to reduce the risk of future harm to children.
Maintain reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
Maintain compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Essential Functions
Decision making in this position entails a high degree of responsibility and expertise that significantly impacts the future risk to children of serious injury, including possible death.
Provide expert consultation to community professionals involved in the investigation and assessment of child abuse allegations.
Responsible for obtaining crucial forensic evidence necessary for criminal and dependency court cases of child abuse and neglect, including child homicides.
Provide highly specialized services including professional caliber photographic documentation of child abuse injuries and videotaped forensic interviews with suspected victims of maltreatment.
Participate in 24/7 on‑call duties as part of the 24/7 emergency response team coverage. Entails carrying a pager or cell phone and providing expert consultation on child abuse cases and responding in‑person to Children’s Advocacy Centers and hospitals in Orange and Osceola counties.
Qualifications Education & Training Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major emphasis on social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, child development, or nursing. Four (4) years of directly related experience may substitute for Bachelor’s degree major requirement if the degree is not in the aforementioned majors.
Experience Two (2) years’ experience working with children and families is required, one (1) year of which must be working with abused and neglected children. An MSW may substitute for one (1) year of experience. Must have a broad knowledge of child physical abuse, family dynamics, domestic violence, substance abuse, child sexual abuse, sexual predator typologies, Chapter 39 of Florida Statutes, Dependency Court, mental illness, child neglect, and medical neglect. Must be knowledgeable of standard computer office software, including word processing software.
Additional Information This role is not a remote job and requires you to come into the office daily. The office is located in Kissimmee, Osceola County.
Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior Level
Employment Type: Full‑time
Job Function: Other
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
Salary: $48,755.20 – $50,752.00 (Posted 3 weeks ago)
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