Lead Triage Specialist

Provides coordination of the Triage Center, which serves children and adolescents with safety and placement needs. The position also provides task supervision and accountability to staff.

Essential Job Duties: 

·       Provide on-site coordination of program activities and collaboration with Project Harmony, Child Protective Services, law enforcement, and CSI staff.

·       Supervise and care for children/adolescents awaiting placement or otherwise in need of Triage Center services.

·       Advocate for the best interests of children served, especially regarding placement decisions. Assist with gathering information to assess the safety and permanency needs of each child/youth and communicate with law enforcement and Child Protective Services personnel.

·       Complete required documentation of client and program activities.

·       When necessary, coordinate medical examinations for those in care and assist in the coordination of forensic interviews.

·       Facilitate positive transitions into out-of-home placements.

·       Organize, clean, and assist in the overall day-to-day maintenance of the Triage Center.

Other Duties:

·       Complete other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

·       Complete training necessary to perform position and necessary for professional growth.

Job Requirements: 

·       Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field.

·       Experience serving children/adolescents in out-of-home placement preferred.

·       Knowledge and skills in the needs of neglected, abused, and exploited children; family functioning; child development; child welfare issues and services; and the functioning and processes of advocating for families and children within the system.

·       Ability to work autonomously and make appropriate decisions in crisis situations.

·       Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

·       Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.

Vehicle Requirements:

·       Own transportation that meets agency vehicle inspection requirements.

·       Valid driver’s license with no more than three points.

·       Proof of insurance that meets agency requirements.

·       Completion of a defensive driver training class.

Environment:

·       The majority of work is at the Triage Center at Project Harmony.

·       Hours/schedule may vary and include on-call response and evening and weekend hours.

Physical Requirements: 

·       Ability to provide hands-on caregiving, including to infants and small children.

·       Ability to type and perform other office skills.

·       Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to thirty-five pounds.