Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Support Specialist

Child Advocacy Center

Position Summary:

The Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Support Specialist plays a critical role in coordinating and facilitating the collaborative efforts of the Child Advocacy Center's MDT members, which include law enforcement, child protective services, prosecutors, medical and mental health professionals, and victim advocates. This position ensures timely communication, case tracking, and case review facilitation in accordance with CAC protocols, promoting a trauma-informed, child-centered response to child abuse.

Key Responsibilities:

1. MDT Coordination & Communication

• Serve as a liaison between all MDT members to support communication and case collaboration.
• Schedule, coordinate, and facilitate regular MDT case collaborative meetings.
• Maintain and update the MDT roster, contact lists, and communication protocols.
• Distribute case information, meeting agendas, and notes in a timely and confidential manner.

2. Administrative Support

• Assist in the development and implementation of MDT policies, protocols, and interagency agreements.
• Provide administrative support for MDT-related projects, grant reporting, and audits.
• Coordinate logistics for MDT trainings, workshops, and continuing education opportunities.

3. Program Quality & Team Support

• Promote trauma-informed and child-focused MDT practices.
• Identify gaps in service coordination and assist in the development of solutions with leadership.
• Support continuous quality improvement efforts, including surveys and data analysis.

4. Public Awareness and Outreach

• Assist in developing public education campaigns and awareness materials related to child abuse prevention.
• Represent the CAC at community events, conferences, and professional development forums.

5. Training Delivery

• Facilitate in-person and virtual training sessions locally, regionally, and nationally for professionals and community members.
• Adapt training content to different learning styles and professional disciplines.
• Conduct pre- and post-training assessments to measure knowledge gains and training effectiveness.
• Provide follow-up support and consultation as needed to training participants.

6. Confidentiality & Ethics

• Uphold confidentiality standards in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Demonstrate professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive information.
• Adhere to the National Children's Alliance (NCA) standards for accredited CACs.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.

30 hours per week / Monday - Friday

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 5 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

* Master's degree in Social Work, Criminal Justice, Psychology, or a related field
* Experience working in a Child Advocacy Center or with multidisciplinary teams.
* Familiarity with the dynamics of child abuse, trauma-informed care, and victim advocacy.

Salary Range: $65,000-75,000 annually

Grade: GGS-011

University Title: Director Program/Project Operations

Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

• Application materials include a cover letter and resume. Finalists will be asked to provide references at a later date.
• Applicants must combine all application materials into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment to the UMSL Careers: https://www.umsl.edu/services/hrs/careers/index.html
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This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please email the Office of Human Resources at umslhr@umsl.edu.