MDT COORDINATOR

Job Description

Job Description

Alliance For Children is a nonprofit children’s advocacy center operating child-friendly centers in Arlington, Fort Worth and Hurst to serve all of Tarrant County. It is our mission to protect Tarrant County children from child abuse through teamed investigations, healing services, and community education.

Alliance For Children is a fully accredited member of the National Children’s Alliance ®, a membership association of over 700 Children’s Advocacy Centers and is a founding member of Children’s Advocacy Centers™ of Texas . Please visit our website at   for more information.

MDT Coordinator – Fort Worth

Full Time position available with Alliance For Children for a MDT Coordinator. The Team Relations Coordinator will provide MDT case coordination to facilitate services for the benefit of children and families impacted by abuse, neglect or violent crimes. 

• Some college preferred.
• Two years demonstrated relevant work experience, including work with families at risk preferred.
• Strong reading and evaluative skills required.
• Able to be organized, detail-oriented, and self-prioritize.
• Able to evaluate case information.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must have valid driver's license and proof of liability insurance.
• Must pass criminal and civil background checks.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and present in a positive, professional manner at all times.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of Alliance For Children. 

• Assess referrals for appropriate cases recommended for MDT services (as per MDT Protocol case criteria) throughout the official service area of MDT/CAC.
• Review, screen and, when appropriate, act on Statewide Intake Reports and shared law enforcement offense reports.
• Improve coordination of investigative activities and provision of services for appropriate cases (per MDT Protocol case criteria) throughout official service area to MDT/CAC.
• Facilitate generation of CPI/CCL/APS/law enforcement reports as needed.
• On call coordination of CST cases.
• Maintain case related data.
• Expedite the scheduling of forensic interviews and initiation of joint investigations.
• Provide encouragement and support to MDT process.
• Coordinate, organize, plan, facilitate and participate in team appreciation events and projects.
• Meet reporting deadlines as needed for Team Relations Program.
• Attend MDT case staffing meetings when appropriate.
• Participate in one fundraising or special service event per year
• Perform other related duties as requested by immediate supervisor, Director of Training and Team Relations, Chief Program Officer or Chief Executive Officer.

Physical Requirements:

Able to operate a telephone and computer. Moderate independent travel by private auto required.

Agency Perks:

• Mental health focused environment. 
• Meaningful assistance programs like personal & professional development. 
• 403b with agency contribution.
• Generous vacation and wellness leave.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Agency currently pays 100% of employee-only medical.
• Encouragement of work/life balance.
• Relaxed dress code when appropriate. 
• Center perks and celebrations regularly available and encouraged. 

Application:

Please submit your resume and complete an application detailing your qualifications for this position.

Alliance For Children provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.