Forensic Services Coordinator

Child Advocacy Center

The Forensic Services Coordinator plays a pivotal leadership role within the forensic services team, ensuring the efficient coordination of forensic servicesand multidisciplinary team collaboration. This position oversees case review processes, serves as custodian of records, and provides direct support to bothchildren and families through advocacy and forensic interviewing. As the lead advocate and back-up forensic interviewer, the coordinator ensures best practices are upheld in all child-centered investigations, and that services are delivered with compassion, accuracy, and confidentiality. This role will also play a key role in training, case review, and protocol development.

• Case Review Oversight: Facilitate and coordinate multidisciplinary team (MDT) case review meetings, ensuring accurate documentation and timely follow-up on action items.
• Custodian of Records: Manage and protect sensitive case files and forensic interview records in accordance with legal and organizational standards; respond to subpoenas and record requests.
• Lead Family Advocate: Provide leadership and guidance to the advocacy team; ensure task consistent, trauma-informed services are delivered to children and non-offending caregivers.
• Back-Up Forensic Interviewer: Conduct forensic interviews as needed, adhering to established protocols and ensuring the child's well-being is prioritized throughout the process.
• Training & Quality Assurance: Assist with training new staff and MDT partners in protocols related to advocacy, interviews, and case coordination; contribute to quality assurance and improvement efforts.
• Peer Review: Facilitate in-house and regional peer review and quality assurance processes to ensure best practice implementation.
• Policy Development: Assist in the development and revision of forensic services operating manual as needed.
• Community & MDT Outreach: Provide community education and outreach related to forensic interviewing and child advocacy.

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

Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week, with the expectation of an on call rotation schedule.

A Bachelor's degree in related/ relevant area and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary. Licensure as required for position.

* Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or a related field.
* 1 year of experience in child welfare, victim advocacy, forensic interviewing, or related fields.
* Demonstrated knowledge of child abuse dynamics, trauma-informed care, and multidisciplinary team models.
* Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
* Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Salary Range: $53,000
Grade: GGS-9E
University Title: Social Worker

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
• Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.). For questions about the application process, please email employment@umsl.edu. If you are experiencing technical problems, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.

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.

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