MDT Coordinator
Salary
Depends on Qualifications
Location
Houston, TX
Job Type
Regular Full-time
Job Number
16680
Department
Childrens Assessment Center
Opening Date
05/06/2026
Closing Date
7/1/2026 11:59 PM Central
Max Number of Applicants
200
Position Description
Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for reviewing, coordinating and assessing Statewide Intake Reports of child abuse cases for the purpose of assessing cases in need of services (forensic interviews, medical, therapy, joint investigations and case review) in line with Daily monitoring of the receipt of Statewide Intakes from DFPS (i.e., on-call investigation supervisor; investigation supervisors in the Child Fatality program)
Receive and conduct a preliminary review of Statewide Intakes on daily basis; initiate process for more in-depth review of reports; coordinate forensic interview scheduling among staff.
Completion of staffing sheets for each case staffed; providing a copy to DFPS investigation staff and documenting in the assigned database for logging and tracking purposes.
Contact appropriate CPS and LE investigators to facilitate initiation of joint investigation and, as needed, scheduling of forensic interview
Facilitate dialogue with CPS and LE related to identification of cases in need of forensic interviews, joint investigations, case review, etc.
Make determinations related to intake report alignment with CAC/MDT Working Protocols, as needed
Maintain current knowledge of partner agency personnel assigned to CAC/MDT investigations, including changes to partner agency assignments impacting the CAC and MDT
Establish and maintain open communication and healthy relationships with all partner agency representatives, CAC forensic interviewers, family advocates, medical and mental health providers. MDT Case Review Meeting facilitation; MDT Conflict mediation; MDT Memorandum of Understanding and Working Protocol review, revisions, re-execution.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net
Requirements
Education:
Experience:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
One year knowledge of CPS and Law Enforcement designations, definitions and acronyms
Must possess excellent conflict resolution and mediation skills.
Familiar with group dynamics, group decision making strategies and able to facilitate participatory discussion.
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
Effective scheduling and coordination among multiple parties.
Familiarity with the case process for advocacy centers, including the various roles / disciplines and areas of authority.
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
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General Information
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
Regular Full-Time position
Monday-Friday
40 Hours per week
Additional Information:
Criminal and CPS Background checks conducted
E-Verify upon hire
Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:
Health & Wellness Benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Retirement Savings Benefit
The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the Countys behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:
www.benefitsathctx.com
01
Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position? Qualifying information must be documented in the Education section of your application.
02
If you selected a degree, is your degree in a mental health discipline?
03
Please describe your educational background including level of education completed, area of study and completed major and minor programs.
04
Which of the following best describes your verifiable direct experience working with child abuse and neglect? (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your applications employment history)
05
Please provide the dates of employment during which you obtained experience working with child abuse and neglect. Provide the month and year that began and ended the experience. Example: "January 2020 - December 2025" If this experience is not clearly documented in the Work Experience section, your application will be disqualified. If you do not have this experience, type "N/A" in the space provided.
06
Are you bilingual in English and Spanish? If yes, do you consider yourself fluent?
Required Question
Employer Harris County
Address 1111 Fannin St
Ste. 600
Houston, Texas, 77002
Phone 713-274-5445
Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx