Case Coordinator/Forensic Interviewer

Case Coordinator/Forensic Interviewer Fort Myers, FL Job Details Full-time 3 days ago Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals Treatment plan development Record keeping Spanish Report writing Collaborating with government agencies Mid-level Master's degree Driver's License Working with children Bachelor's degree Case management Driving Human Services Training Managing patient records Care coordination Referral coordination Bachelor's degree in human services 2 years Interdisciplinary behavioral health coordination Community resource coordination Child welfare Full Job Description The Children's Advocacy Center of SW Florida (CAC) is a busy non-profit agency located in Fort Myers serving Lee, Charlotte, Hendry and Glades Counties. At CAC, we offer abuse determination services for children as well as therapeutic counseling, parenting education and prevention programs. CAC is seeking a qualified candidate for a full-time Case Coordinator Position. This position conducts clinical and forensic assessment activities and coordinates services for children and their families. Individual must work as part of a multidisciplinary team evaluating cases of alleged child maltreatment. Individual will collaborate with law enforcement agencies as well as the legal, medical, mental health and social service communities by performing the following duties.

Performance expectations include the following:

Specialized clinical and forensic interviews of children. Interview family members and significant others as needed to complete psychosocial assessment. Gather information relating to family history and risk factors and generate recommendations. Complete assessments of children and compile accurate, comprehensive, grammatically correct reports. Forward reports to necessary parties upon completion, but no later than within the time frames consistent with program requirements and best practice. Coordinate client services and referrals within the community. Arrange for and conduct multidisciplinary staffing and participate in the development of the professional recommendations for treatment and ongoing services. Make recommendations for treatment plans to address risk factors, therapy needs, skills training, or the need for further evaluation. Recommendations may also address issues related to removal, placement, and family supervision. Provide depositions and court testimony. Maintain accurate, complete, up-to-date client records. Conduct training within the community for professional staff and others as designed by the program director. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Must have reliable transportation. Must have a valid driver license. Must be able to respond to emergency calls at all hours, when on call. Must be able to attend out of town trainings and conferences. Bilingual in Spanish is a plus Must have bachelors degree in a human service field. Masters preferred. Must have a minimum of 2 years post-baccalaureate experience working with children and families. One year of which must be work with abused or neglected children The Children's Advocacy Center of SW Florida, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.