.Job Description: Works with the Medical Director to develop long and short-term objectives for services consistent with the philosophy and mission of the program and in compliance with all Department of Health guidelines. Participates in grant writing, contract negotiation and/or re-accreditation as needed.Develops and recommends strategic and operational plans and operating policies in a cost-effective and customer-oriented manner. Implements endorsed actions and policies and monitors progress.Oversees, analyzes and prepares the monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the Child Protection Team, including accumulating and verifying the number of referrals, forensic and specialized interviews, forensic medical examinations, personal contacts, advocacy, performance measures as defined in the contract standards, demographic statistics and services per county. Also oversees other programs as specified by the Division Chief.Acts as Liaison with community agencies, including Department of Children and Families (DCF), local law enforcement, the State Attorney's Office, and other partners. Attends protocol, task force and other community meetings and participates in the development of recommendations, ensuring consistency with the program requirements and providing education and training internally to ensure collaboration.Reviews and monitors case files for both internal and external quality assurance standards. Ensures that all documentation and reports are completed in a professional and timely manner. Directly assists with casework, as needed, and provides support with in-crisis or problem cases.Recruits, supervises and trains team members to ensure compliance with University, Department of Health, Department of Children and Families, and other requirements including background/safety checks, annual requirements and adherence to company policy. Delivers timely and effective communication through regular team meetings.Provides highly skilled forensic interviews of child victims of suspected abuse, siblings of victims, or witnesses of abuse, family violence, or other crimes in a lead capacity. Obtains medical and psychosocial information regarding active investigations of suspected child maltreatment and develops recommendations for the immediate needs of the child and family, as well as the long-term needs and safety of the child.Follows the child through the process of intake, interview, and medical exams and coordinates case activities, working closely with the Florida Department of Children & Families, local law enforcement, and the State Attorney's Office, to facilitate communication between organizations responsible for the investigation of child abuse allegations. Attends all initial fatality staffings for child deaths alleged to have been from abuse/neglect
